ING heeft afgelopen kwartaal flink geprofiteerd van de hogere rente. Het concern zag vooral de rente-inkomsten toenemen.  ( 3 min )

Het UWV wist al sinds 2020 dat het de online privacy van uitkeringsgerechtigden schond door zonder toestemming cookies te plaatsen om te checken of mensen met een WW-uitkering ongeoorloofd in het buitenland verbleven. Dat blijkt uit onderzoek van de NOS.  ( 5 min )

Inwoners van Friesland bewijzen dat geld niet per se gelukkig maakt. Zij zijn bovengemiddeld tevreden over hun leven, terwijl de Randstad en Noord-Brabant beduidend rijker zijn.  ( 5 min )

De stijgende loonkosten zorgen ervoor dat de prijzen op een hoog niveau blijven. In verschillende sectoren zijn de lonen de afgelopen maanden flink gestegen en steeds meer bedrijven berekenen dat nu door.  ( 5 min )

Het UWV wist al sinds 2020 dat het de privacy van uitkeringsgerechtigden schond door zonder toestemming cookies te plaatsen om te kijken of ze ongeoorloofd in het buitenland verbleven terwijl ze een WW-uitkering ontvingen. Dat blijkt uit onderzoek van de NOS.  ( 5 min )

De stijgende loonkosten zorgen ervoor dat de prijzen op een hoog niveau blijven. In verschillende sectoren zijn de lonen de afgelopen maanden flink gestegen en steeds meer bedrijven berekenen dat nu door.  ( 5 min )

A lease option is an agreement that gives a renter the choice to purchase the rented property during or at the end of the rental period.  ( 29 min )

A quitclaim deed releases a person’s interest in a property without stating the nature of the person’s interest or rights, and with no warranties of ownership.  ( 21 min )

Consensus estimates call for revenue to be down slightly from a year ago. But a legion of bullish analysts see better growth ahead.  ( 26 min )

Johnson & Johnson is allowing shareholders to swap for shares of Kenvue, which has brands like Tylenol, at a discount.  ( 26 min )

Billionaire investor William Ackman on Wednesday said his hedge fund Pershing Square Capital Management has placed a bet against U.S. 30-year Treasuries, calling it both a hedge on the impact of higher long-term rates on stocks and a good standalone bet. The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates aggressively to curb inflation and signaled last month that it is keeping its options open after having raised rates by a quarter point to their highest level since 2001. Ackman, once one of Wall Street's most voluble investors who cemented his reputation as an activist investor by pushing for changes at companies ranging from Chipotle Mexican Grill to railroad Canadian Pacific, has recently used the social media platform to opine on economic policy and presidential politics.  ( 30 min )

Such has been the unpredictable nature of the markets and the economy in 2023, that’s it’s hard to guess what’s coming next. For example, it should be remembered that at the start of the year and coming off the back of 2022’s merciless bear market, few had predicted the ensuing rally that has taken place since. Likewise, for the broader economy. Against a backdrop of soaring inflation and high interest rates, there were plenty of financial prognosticators warning of an impending vicious recessio  ( 34 min )

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The S&P 500 index finished 1.4% lower on August 2, 2023, after chipmaker AMD issued weaker-than-expected third-quarter guidance, which weighed on the sector.  ( 1 min )

Investors reacted to the Fitch Rating agency’s downgrade of U.S. credit, sending long-term bonds higher and the Dow Jones lower by about 1%, or 350 points.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities plunged at midday on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023 after Fitch reduced the U.S. credit rating.  ( 1 min )

Fitch downgrades the U.S. credit rating over recent debt-ceiling standoffs and AMD shares rise after its earnings report highlights its AI products. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

China's loss in India could be Elon Musk's gain. Tesla has had a red-carpet welcome from India for its proposal to invest in the country, while its largest rival in electric vehicles, China's BYD, has been stopped cold by increased scrutiny from New Delhi. The result could be an opening for Tesla to negotiate terms for an entry to the world's third-largest auto market without the competitive threat from BYD that it faces in other emerging markets, like Thailand.  ( 33 min )

The EV market has become extremely competitive in 2023, and while some of the smaller players are getting crushed, smart investors are betting on highly profitable niches such as electric boats  ( 43 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Qualcomm Inc., the largest maker of smartphone processors, gave a tepid revenue forecast for the current period, indicating that demand for mobile devices remains weak even as the industry emerges from a glut.Most Read from BloombergFitch’s US Credit Downgrade Sparks Criticism Along With UneaseMissing Goldman Sachs Analyst Confirmed Dead by New York PoliceS&P 500 Drops 1% After Rally as Bond Yields Climb: Markets WrapPoland Sends Troops to Belarus Border After Airspace BreachWhy t  ( 31 min )

Investors frowned on PayPal's second quarter report.  ( 9 min )

Qualcomm, Stung by Sluggish Smartphone Market, Plans Layoffs  ( 25 min )

The company reported non-GAAP earnings of $1.16, edging out expectations at $1.15 a share, according to FactSet.  ( 26 min )

EVgo reported a per-share loss of 8 cents from $50.6 million in sales. Wall Street was looking for a 26-cent loss from sales of $29.5 million.  ( 26 min )

U.S. midstream company Energy Transfer on Wednesday reported lower earnings for the second quarter despite higher transport volumes in most energy product segments versus a year ago. Lower natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) prices affected results, the company said. Energy Transfer expects full-year 2023 adjusted EBITDA to range between $13.1 billion and $13.4 billion, which is slightly tighter than the previous range of $13.05 billion to $13.45 billion.  ( 31 min )

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The company reported non-GAAP earnings of $1.16, edging out expectations at $1.15 a share, according to FactSet.  ( 26 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Occidental Petroleum Corp. bought back $522 million of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s preferred stock in the second quarter, demonstrating its willingness to repay Warren Buffett even as commodity prices drop. Most Read from BloombergFitch’s US Credit Downgrade Sparks Criticism Along With UneaseMissing Goldman Sachs Analyst Confirmed Dead by New York PoliceS&P 500 Has Worst Day Since April After Big Rally: Markets WrapPoland Sends Troops to Belarus Border After Airspace BreachWhy the U  ( 31 min )

The e-commerce software company expects faster revenue growth than Wall Street analysts had penciled in.  ( 26 min )

Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic saw its revenue and expenses both surge in the second quarter as it officially began flying paying customers.  ( 31 min )

Occidental Petroleum Corp on Wednesday reported an 83% slump in second-quarter profit, hit by lower oil and gas prices. Oil and gas prices soared last year in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine but energy prices have dropped sharply this year as fears of shortages eased amid global economic challenges. The lower oil prices were still lucrative for oil producers and Occidental's production in the quarter rose to 1.22 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) from 1.15 million boepd a year earlier.  ( 30 min )

Occidental Petroleum Corp on Wednesday reported an 83% decline in second-quarter profit on lower crude prices and weaker production. Occidental, one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., said net income attributable to common stockholders stood at $605 million, or $0.63 per share, for the three months ended June 30, compared with $3.55 billion, or $3.47 per share, a year ago.  ( 30 min )

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Though inflationary headwinds and subsequent interest rate hikes have squeezed budgets in households, consumer spending held up through the second quarter, driving an 11% surge in PayPal's total payment volume to $376.5 billion. PayPal expects third-quarter revenue at about $7.4 billion, above analysts' average estimate of $7.32 billion, according to Refinitiv data. The optimistic revenue forecast echoed results of card giants Mastercard and Visa, which posted a boost in quarterly profits on the back of strong consumer spending.  ( 31 min )

Payments firm PayPal Holdings forecast third-quarter revenue above estimates on Wednesday, expecting consumers to remain resilient in the face of a tough economy. Though inflationary headwinds and subsequent interest rate hikes have squeezed budgets in households, consumer spending held up through the second quarter, driving an 11% surge in PayPal's total payment volume to $376.5 billion. PayPal expects third-quarter revenue at about $7.4 billion, above analysts' average estimate of $7.32 billion, according to Refinitiv data.  ( 31 min )

South American e-commerce giant MercadoLibre reported on Wednesday a 113% rise in its second-quarter net income from a year earlier to $261.9 million, amid higher sales volume and an increase in users. The company, with presence in over 18 countries across Latin America, saw its net revenue rise 57.3% in constant currency to $3.4 billion. Over the quarter, MercadoLibre said it added 8.1 million new users across its operations, bringing its total active user base to 108.6 million.  ( 31 min )

Demand for consumer electronics has also been hampered by a slower-than-expected economic recovery in China. Smartphone shipments in the world's second largest economy were down 5% in the June quarter, according to Canalys data. Qualcomm said its forecast also takes into account the impact of the macroeconomic headwinds, weaker global handset units and channel inventory drawdown.  ( 30 min )

Stocks slid Wednesday after the Fitch agency downgraded US credit.  ( 31 min )

Fitch downgraded the U.S. credit rating in a shock move that has sent stocks lower. But there is reason to believe it won't be as bad as the last downgrade.  ( 26 min )

Amazon will report its Q2 2023 earnings on Thursday after the market closes.  ( 33 min )

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon criticized Fitch's decision to downgrade the U.S. government's credit rating, calling it “ridiculous.” “I would point out to the rating agencies if I could that there are a bunch of countries rated higher than us, like AAA, but they live under the American enterprise  ( 11 min )

The fall came amid a broader sell-off in the tech sector that saw megacap stocks fall 1.5% to 5% and the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index drop 3.5%. AI has been a key theme in the chip sector so far this year, driving shares of chip companies and helping Nvidia become the first and only semiconductor firm to be valued at more than a trillion dollars. Investors hope AMD will emerge with a challenger chip to Nvidia's most powerful AI semiconductors and help in fulfilling strong demand for chips that can power applications like chatbot ChatGPT.  ( 31 min )

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UBS Group is laying off employees from Credit Suisse's investment bank this week in New York, a source familiar with the situation said. On top of the layoffs in New York, UBS has decided to close Credit Suisse's office in Houston, the person added, asking for anonymity to speak freely on the matter. The office in Houston used to lead business with the oil industry, which will now be covered by New York, the source added, also declining to specify the number of people affected.  ( 30 min )

Jamie Dimon, the chief executive of JPMorgan Chase, said Fitch’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating shouldn’t be too concerning about how investors view the country’s ability to pay its debt. In an intervi  ( 22 min )

The ratings agency cut the US's credit score late Tuesday, citing rising debts and an "erosion of governance."  ( 31 min )

It's well-established on Wall Street that companies that beat the analysts' estimates often outperform other stocks over the next few weeks. And when the "beat" is on both earnings and revenue, it's even more likely to propel a stock higher. But sometimes Wall Street will "buy on the rumor, sell on the news," and a stock may drop for a day or two after the earnings report. Analysts' opinions often carry more weight than the earnings performance of a company. Take a look at three real estate inve  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bond investors are pushing US Treasury yields to fresh 2023 highs, spooked by plans for a flood of government-debt issuance and signs of the labor market’s enduring strength. Most Read from BloombergFitch’s US Credit Downgrade Sparks Criticism Along With UneaseMissing Goldman Sachs Analyst Confirmed Dead by New York PolicePoland Sends Troops to Belarus Border After Airspace BreachStock Traders Fret Over a Steeper US Yield Curve: Markets WrapWhy the US Credit Rating Was Cut by Fitc  ( 30 min )

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It's way too easy to become a real estate agent, posing a threat to both consumers and experienced Realtors.  ( 36 min )

The Fitch agency’s downgrade of the U.S. government’s credit rating is being met with pushback from officials and well known economists, while others said it highlighted the need for the government to reduce spending deficits.  ( 20 min )

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The U.S. economy grew at an upwardly revised annual rate of 2% in the first quarter, shrugging off prior fears of a recession. But according to JPMorgan Chase & Co., the “R word” may be inevitable. That’s because of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest rate hikes to tame rampant inflation. “While the economy’s recent resilience may delay the onset of a recession, we believe that most of the lagged effects of the past year’s monetary tightening have yet to be felt, and ultimately a rece  ( 32 min )

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Wall Street fell on Wednesday after rating agency Fitch's move to downgrade the U.S. government's credit rating hit appetite for risky assets around the world. Fitch downgraded the United States to AA+ from AAA, citing fiscal deterioration over the next three years as well as growing government debt, the second major agency to cut the country's rating after Standard & Poor's in 2011 stripped it of its triple-A grade. Several major brokerages, however, said the downgrade was unlikely to result in a sustained drag on U.S. financial markets, noting that the economy was stronger than in 2011.  ( 32 min )

Investors are drawing false comfort from the past and from the perception that fiscal scolds in the U.S. have cried wolf so often.  ( 27 min )

Semiconductor stocks have been one of this year’s hottest trades. But lately, chipmakers have been leaving investors cold. Advanced Micro Devices reported second-quarter sales and earnings that topped Wall Street estimates on Tuesday afternoon. But investors were evidently looking for more: AMD sha  ( 22 min )

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Renowned investor and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Vice Chairman Charlie Munger is no stranger to controversial statements when it comes to investment philosophy. One of his most contentious views is on diversification, which he famously refers to as "deworsification." According to Munger, the traditional approach to diversifying investments may not be the wisest strategy. During the 2019 Daily Journal Annual Meeting, Munger responded to a question about diversification with a memorable analogy. "Div  ( 33 min )

I'm 73 and my 401(k) hasn't been doing well for the last few years. Would it be a good idea for me to withdraw my money from my 401(k) and pay the tax that I will have to pay eventually anyway, and then invest the rest of my money in CDs? -Archie Your desire for […] The post Ask an Advisor: I'm 73 and My 401(k) ‘Hasn't Been Doing Well.’ Should I Withdraw My Money and Invest in CDs? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 33 min )

Disappointing guidance from SolarEdge follows a similar announcement from Enphase Energy last month.  ( 47 min )

Are markets headed for new record highs? That may seem counter-intuitive, but according to J.P. Morgan’s head of US market intelligence, Andrew Tyler, the tea leaves are indicating just such new heights for the S&P 500. Tyler notes that, even in today’s uncertain conditions, the S&P index is within 5% of its all-time high – and with inflation slowing down, the Fed is likely to pare back on further rate hikes, a move that will support growth and a shift toward stocks. Recent earnings reports are  ( 34 min )

Mortgage rates moved strongly upward for virtually every loan type Tuesday, with the 30-year and 15-year averages reaching three-week highs. Refi rates also jumped.  ( 21 min )

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Shares of troubled trucking company Yellow slid 15% in early trading Wednesday morning. The morning move extends a stretch of volatile trading that has followed the company's decision to shut down operations ahead of [an expected bankruptcy filing](https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-fall-of-a-truckin  ( 21 min )

Stocks were set up to slide Wednesday after the Fitch agency downgraded US credit.  ( 29 min )

AMD stock is now set to be driven by its success in AI chips. But analysts are split on how much market share it can take from Nvidia.  ( 26 min )

In my 401(k) retirement plan, I’m 82% stocks. I’m 65 and still working. Should I be moving my stocks to bonds? -Bob While it's not a satisfying answer, the real answer is that "it depends." The decision of whether to shift your 401(k) to a more conservative asset allocation will depend primarily on your longer-term […] The post Ask an Advisor: ‘Should I Be Moving Stocks to Bonds?’ I’m 65 and Have 82% of My 401(k) in Equities appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 33 min )

Tupperware is the latest meme stock, and retail traders have pushed it higher in recent weeks despite concerns over the future of the business.  ( 26 min )

Americans, on average, believe they'll need $1.8 million for retirement. Is that realistic, and how would they get there?  ( 32 min )

Tupperware shares are sliding 13% ahead of the opening bell, chipping away at some of the stock's big gains this week. Investors have been following [the meme playbook](https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-jones-08-01-2023/card/tupperware-stock-skyrockets-24-ahead-of-the-opening-  ( 22 min )

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People say they need more money than ever to retire comfortably, but most employees are far from reaching their financial goal.  ( 30 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Investors will continue to scoop up Treasuries despite Fitch Ratings’ move to cut the US’ credit rating although the downgrade may spur some short-term volatility, according to analysts.Most Read from BloombergUS Stripped of AAA Rating by Fitch as Budget Deficits SwellPoland Sends Troops to Belarus Border After Airspace BreachMissing Goldman Sachs Analyst Confirmed Dead by New York PoliceUS, Europe Growing Alarmed by China’s Rush Into Legacy ChipsTrump Indicted on Federal Charges  ( 33 min )

CVS Health topped second-quarter expectations, but the health care giant's profit sank as pricing pressure hurt its drugstore business and rising medical costs hit the health insurance side. The drugstore chain, pharmacy benefit manager and insurer said Wednesday that it posted adjusted earnings of $2.21 per share in the quarter that ended June 30. Woonsocket, Rhode Island-based CVS Health Corp. operates one of the nation’s largest drugstore chains with nearly 10,000 retail locations.  ( 30 min )

Shares of the back-up power provider tumble after the company warns of a sharper sales decline in the second half of the year.  ( 26 min )

Low margins industry-wide saw Enterprise Products Partners missing analyst expectations for Q2, but the company still reached six operational records  ( 12 min )

Fitch downgraded the U.S. credit rating in a shock move that has sent stocks lower. But there is reason to believe it won't be as bad as the last downgrade.  ( 27 min )

CVS Health Corp beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit on Wednesday, boosted by strength in its pharmacy benefit management unit and lower-than-expected medical costs in its health insurance business. Excluding items, the company reported a profit of $2.21 per share, above analysts' average estimate of $2.11 per share, according to Refinitiv data.  ( 30 min )

Fitch downgraded the United States to AA+ from AAA, citing fiscal deterioration over the next three years as well as a growing general government debt burden, making it the second major rating agency after Standard & Poor's move in 2011 to strip the country of its triple-A rating. "When the debt of the world's largest economy is seen as lower quality, it will naturally trouble investors and make them rethink their portfolios," said Laith Khalaf, head of investment analysis at AJ Bell. Megacap stocks including Tesla, Nvidia, Meta Platforms and Microsoft fell between 1.2% and 2.7% in premarket trading, dragging the Nasdaq 100 futures down by 1.1%.  ( 31 min )

AMD's fiscal third-quarter revenue guidance slightly misses estimates, quarterly sales at Starbucks come up short, and EA's guidance disappoints. CVS Health, Qualcomm, Shopify, and PayPal are among the companies reporting earnings Wednesday.  ( 27 min )

AMD stock is now set to be driven by its success in AI chips but analysts are split on how much market share it can take from Nvidia.  ( 26 min )

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service plans to allow taxpayers to submit all documents and correspondence to the agency digitally for the 2024 tax filing season and will convert all paper tax returns to digital documents by the 2025 season, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday. The initiative, part of a decade-long, $60 billion program to modernize systems and improve tax enforcement, will allow taxpayers to digitally submit all correspondence, non-tax forms and responses to IRS notices, the Treasury said.  ( 30 min )

The industrial titan slashed its payout in 2018. A separation of the aviation and power divisions could mean a bigger one.  ( 26 min )

Asian shares dipped Wednesday after Wall Street took a step back from its big rally as markets tried to digest a slew of earnings. Hong Kong's Hang Seng dipped 2.1% to 19,590.86, while the Shanghai Composite lost 0.9% to 3,259.93. Investor optimism was hurt by Fitch Ratings downgrading the United States government’s credit rating, citing rising debt at the federal, state, and local levels.  ( 33 min )

Maker of mobile processors and 5G wireless chipsets Qualcomm may provide a muted forecast when it reports fiscal-third-quarter earnings after the market close.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Asia stocks fell as Fitch Ratings’ downgrade of the US sovereign rating sapped risk sentiment following a strong recent run, while further support measures from China failed to reverse the mood. Most Read from BloombergUS Stripped of AAA Rating by Fitch as Budget Deficits SwellUS, Europe Growing Alarmed by China’s Rush Into Legacy ChipsPoland Sends Troops to Belarus Border After Airspace BreachTrump Indicted on Federal Charges in 2020 Election ProbeMissing Goldman Sachs Analyst Co  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The fallout from Fitch Ratings’ downgrade of the US puts the focus on the countries still holding onto the coveted top credit grade.Most Read from BloombergUS Stripped of AAA Rating by Fitch as Budget Deficits SwellPoland Sends Troops to Belarus Border After Airspace BreachUS, Europe Growing Alarmed by China’s Rush Into Legacy ChipsMissing Goldman Sachs Analyst Confirmed Dead by New York PoliceTrump Indicted on Federal Charges in 2020 Election ProbeEconomies with the highest credi  ( 30 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Prominent economists Larry Summers and Mohamed El-Erian joined a cohort of their peers in criticizing Fitch Ratings’ decision to downgrade the US given signs of resilience for the world’s largest economy.Most Read from BloombergUS Stripped of AAA Rating by Fitch as Budget Deficits SwellUS, Europe Growing Alarmed by China’s Rush Into Legacy ChipsPoland Sends Troops to Belarus Border After Airspace BreachTrump Indicted on Federal Charges in 2020 Election ProbeMissing Goldman Sachs A  ( 31 min )

Gold climbed on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar, Treasury yields and Asian stocks stumbled after Fitch downgraded the United States' coveted triple-A credit rating, souring confidence in the economy and shoring up interest in safe-haven bullion. Spot gold was up 0.2% at $1,946.97 per ounce by 0312 GMT, while U.S. gold futures rose 0.3% to $1,984. Fitch after the Wall Street close on Tuesday downgraded the U.S. government's credit rating from AAA to AA+, citing fiscal deterioration over the next three years and growing general government debt burden.  ( 31 min )

Asian stocks traded lower while U.S. Treasury yields declined on Wednesday, after ratings agency Fitch unexpectedly downgraded the United States' top-tier sovereign credit rating. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares fell 0.5%. Asian stocks were also weighed by declines on Wall Street overnight.  ( 31 min )

Whether the federal government recovers the money it lent Yellow at the height of the pandemic would likely depend on how much Yellow raises by selling assets.  ( 26 min )

Oil prices rose more than 1% on Wednesday, trading near their highest since April, after industry data showed a much steeper-than-expected draw last week in crude oil inventories in the U.S., the world's biggest fuel consumer. Brent crude futures for October rose 92 cents, or 1.1%, to $85.83 a barrel by 0001 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude climbed 84 cents, or 1.03%, to $82.21 a barrel. U.S. oil inventories fell by 15.4 million barrels in the week ended July 28, according to market sources citing American Petroleum Institute figures, compared with analysts' estimates for a drop of 1.37 million barrels.  ( 31 min )

U.S. Treasury yields edged down in Tokyo on Wednesday after ratings agency Fitch lowered the country's top credit rating. Fitch overnight downgraded the U.S. government's rating to AA+ from AAA, citing an expected fiscal deterioration over the next three years as well as a high and growing general government debt burden. "This will likely spark risk aversion flows as Asian markets re-open," Tony Sycamore, a markets analyst at IG, wrote in a note to clients.  ( 30 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Advanced Micro Devices Inc., the second-largest maker of personal computer processors, gained in late trading after the company topped second-quarter estimates and said it was making further inroads in artificial intelligence computing. Most Read from BloombergUS, Europe Growing Alarmed by China’s Rush Into Legacy ChipsCharles Koch-Tied Group Seeks to Block Trump From GOP NominationStocks ‘Bend, Don’t Break’ After Almost 30% Rally: Markets WrapAsia’s Richest Families Fuel Race for  ( 32 min )

The S&P 500 index finished 1.4% lower on August 2, 2023, after chipmaker AMD issued weaker-than-expected third-quarter guidance, which weighed on the sector.  ( 17 min )

Women face barriers to getting a raise. Here's how to strategically negotiate your salary and increase your earning potential.  ( 23 min )

Half of workers think they might reach their retirement goals.  ( 17 min )

See what today's best CD rates are in every term and how they compare to the previous day's top rates. We track daily CD rates from more than 200 banks and credit unions.  ( 18 min )

Humana said it paid out fewer-than-expected claims for non-urgent surgery, and that helped the health insurer record better-than-expected second quarter profit.  ( 18 min )

SolarEdge Technologies shares cratered after the solar power company warned its business is being hurt by high borrowing costs, and gave current quarter guidance that missed estimates.  ( 16 min )

Six asset managers have filed with the SEC for Ethereum futures ETFs, which could launch as early as October.  ( 17 min )

Devaluation is the deliberate downward adjustment to the value of a country's currency relative to another currency or standard.  ( 23 min )

Next tax season will involve a lot less paper, both for taxpayers and for the IRS, which has launched an effort to rid itself of the hundreds of millions of pieces of forms and correspondence it receives every year.  ( 17 min )

You can buy a CD in a foreign country, but it's risky. Find out more about how it works and the pros and cons.  ( 23 min )

These accounts—created specifically for the wealthy—come with special perquisites such as personal bankers, waived fees, and the option of placing trades.  ( 23 min )

The quantity supplied is a term used in economics to describe the number of goods or services that are supplied at a given market price.  ( 23 min )

Generac Holdings was the worst-performing stock in the S&P 500 after the maker of home generators and other alt power equipment warned of a slump in residential sales because of falling demand.  ( 16 min )

Investors reacted to the Fitch Rating agency’s downgrade of U.S. credit, sending long-term bonds higher and the Dow Jones lower by about 1%, or 350 points.  ( 17 min )

Federal support for renewable energy projects more than doubled from 2016 to 2022, according to a recent report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).  ( 17 min )

Rohit Chopra is the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). He previously served as commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).  ( 22 min )

Learn about 10 of the boldest leveraged buyouts in history. See how they became famous for either making, or losing, billions.  ( 25 min )

Combined single limits is an insurance policy provision where coverage for all components of a claim (bodily injury and property damage) is handled by a single amount.  ( 21 min )

Monetary policy impacts every asset class, and investors commonly structure their portfolios to benefit from and absorb economic policy changes.  ( 21 min )

The White House and Supreme Court have taken opposing positions on student loan forbearance. Learn what's in store for student borrowers with the SAVE plan.  ( 24 min )

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, hiring is still booming, unemployment is near historic lows, yet Americans as a whole are still working fewer hours than they did in 2019.  ( 18 min )

Yum! Brands reported a record $7 billion in digital sales during the second quarter of 2023 as worldwide sales and same-store sales increased.  ( 18 min )

Trading losses and a decline in dealmaking led to an earnings slump at private equity (PE) firm Carlyle Group in the second quarter, although the loss was smaller than expected.  ( 17 min )

Learn the most commonly followed market and economic indicators used by market analysts to track the Chinese stock market and China's economy.  ( 27 min )

Here are the best online brokerage accounts and trading platforms with low costs and fees plus the best trading experience, mobile apps, and more.  ( 34 min )

The Fitch agency’s downgrade of the U.S. government’s credit rating is being met with pushback from officials and well known economists, while others said it highlighted the need for the government to reduce spending deficits.  ( 19 min )

The desirable markets aren't immune to high mortgage rates and low inventory, which are dampening the housing market nationwide.  ( 19 min )

Chemicals giant DuPont De Nemours posted a smaller-than-expected loss in the second quarter while raising its full-year sales forecast, but projected lower earnings for the year.  ( 17 min )

See a full overview of PNC savings account interest rates. Compare PNC Bank to top competitors and find the right savings account for your financial needs.  ( 21 min )

You can name almost anyone as a transfer on death (TOD) beneficiary. Learn more about the process and benefits for naming a TOD beneficiary.  ( 22 min )

An account freeze includes actions taken by a bank, brokerage or government to prevent transactions in an account.  ( 22 min )

Kraft Heinz's Q2 earnings reflected sales affected by a reduction in demand from cost-conscious consumers. Shares slipped early Wednesday but recovered.  ( 17 min )

Shares of CVS Health Corporation advanced as cost cutting helped the pharmacy chain and healthcare company post better-than-expected results.  ( 16 min )

U.S. equities plunged at midday on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023 after Fitch reduced the U.S. credit rating.  ( 16 min )

Starbucks sales soared in China as COVID-19 restrictions there eased, but overall revenue and comparable store sales were less than expected.  ( 16 min )

The House Committee on China has launched an investigation into BlackRock and MSCI for investing into blacklisted Chinese companies.  ( 17 min )

Researchers working on artificial general intelligence (AGI) aim to eventually produce a form of AI with human-level intelligence. AGI would ideally be able to learn, self-teach, and perform generalized tasks without human supervision or intervention.  ( 25 min )

Explore the forward price-to-earnings ratio, and learn its significance and how it compares to the traditional price-to-earnings ratio.  ( 20 min )

Learn about President Biden's proposals on healthcare, taxes, student debt, workers' rights, industry, infrastructure, and climate change.  ( 29 min )

A telex release is a convenient option for shippers who do not need original documents for their accounting or legal records.  ( 21 min )

A bank statement is a record, typically sent to the account holder every month, summarizing all transactions in an account during a set time period.  ( 22 min )

Is it better to make foreign direct investments or foreign portfolio investments? What is the difference and who does each one appeal to?  ( 19 min )

Mortgage rates moved strongly upward for virtually every loan type Tuesday, with the 30-year and 15-year averages reaching three-week highs. Refi rates also jumped.  ( 20 min )

Similar to rivals Intel and Nvidia, AMD could develop AI chips that it will be allowed to export to China despite U.S. controls.  ( 17 min )

An external transfer is a way to move money between accounts that are in different financial institutions. Learn how external transfers work.  ( 23 min )

Fitch downgrades the U.S. credit rating over recent debt-ceiling standoffs and AMD shares rise after its earnings report highlights its AI products. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 18 min )

Learn who the top 10 billionaires in the world are and how they built their wealth.  ( 33 min )

A variety of metals, plastics, raw materials and chemicals are used by the electronics industry including copper, lithium, silver, gold and many others.  ( 19 min )

Financial capital commonly refers to the assets needed so a company can provide goods or services, measured in cash value. Economic capital is the money to cover possible losses from unexpected risks.  ( 19 min )

A structured note is a debt obligation that also contains an embedded derivative component that adjusts the security's risk-return profile.  ( 22 min )

Inwoners van Friesland bewijzen dat geld niet per se gelukkig maakt. Zij zijn bovengemiddeld tevreden over hun leven, terwijl de Randstad en Noord-Brabant beduidend rijker zijn.  ( 5 min )

Isolatiebedrijven en woningeigenaren moeten voor ze spouwmuren isoleren goed onderzoeken of daar vleermuizen in zitten. Met een camera in de ruimte tussen de muren kijken is niet voldoende.  ( 5 min )

Ferrari beleeft dit jaar gouden tijden met sterke verkopen in Europa, de Verenigde Staten en China. De sportwagenfabrikant zag de nettowinst met een derde stijgen tot 334 miljoen euro. Prijsverhogingen maken klanten schijnbaar niet minder enthousiast.  ( 3 min )

Pensioenfondsen profiteren van de stijgende rente en koerswinsten op de aandelenbeurs. Daardoor zijn de dekkingsgraden in juli opgelopen tot gemiddeld 122 procent. Dat betekent dat de fondsen gemiddeld voor elke 100 euro pensioenuitkering 122 euro in kas hebben.  ( 3 min )

De Griekse overheid biedt vakantiegangers een week gratis vakantie op Rhodos aan. Het aanbod geldt voor toeristen die in juli hun vakantie moesten afbreken vanwege hevige bosbranden.  ( 3 min )

Het is vandaag Earth Overshoot Day. Op deze 'dag van de overbevraging' hebben we al het voedsel en de grondstoffen die de aarde in een jaar tijd duurzaam kan produceren al verbruikt. Dus 'vieren' we vandaag dat we flink rood staan bij de planeet.  ( 5 min )

De Griekse overheid biedt vakantiegangers een week gratis vakantie op Rhodos aan. Het aanbod geldt voor toeristen die in juli hun vakantie moesten afbreken vanwege hevige bosbranden.  ( 3 min )

De prijzen van tarwe en mais zijn woensdag verder gestegen na de Russische aanval op de haven van de Oekraïense stad Izmail.  ( 3 min )

Met een betaald abonnement op X, voorheen Twitter, krijg je een blauw vinkje achter je naam. Gebruikers die er niet mee te koop willen lopen dat ze voor de dienst betalen, kunnen hem voortaan verbergen voor anderen.  ( 4 min )

De Verenigde Staten zijn voor beleggers minder betrouwbaar geworden. Volgens kredietbeoordelaar Fitch behoren Amerikaanse staatsleningen niet meer tot de veiligst denkbare beleggingen. Dat heeft te maken met de politieke strijd over het schuldenplafond.  ( 3 min )

Werknemers profiteren steeds meer van de krapte op de arbeidsmarkt. Het is niet voor niets dat het verloop bij veel bedrijven op een hoog niveau ligt. We wisselen vaker van baan en zijn niet meer bang om een hoger loon of een andere functie te eisen.  ( 5 min )

De regenachtige weken in juli zorgen voor lege terrassen bij strandtenten. Maar weer of geen weer, de Duitse toerist blijft een trouwe klant.  ( 5 min )

The House Committee on China has launched an investigation into BlackRock and MSCI for investing into blacklisted Chinese companies.  ( 1 min )

BTC's price rose following the announcement.  ( 30 min )

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United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said on Tuesday the union is seeking economic benefits in contract talks with the Detroit Three automakers, including double-digit pay raises and defined benefit pensions for all workers. The UAW presented its economic demands to Chrysler-parent Stellantis on Tuesday and will make presentations to General Motors Wednesday and Ford Thursday ahead of the Sept. expiration of the current four-year contracts, Fain said.  ( 29 min )

As summer travel remains solid and consumer spending appears robust, plenty of analysts now believe a recession will not materialize. However, that is not the view of Raymond James’ CIO, Larry Adam. Adam is of the mind that a recession is all but inevitable and will kick off by this year’s fourth quarter. That said, the good news is that it will be a mild recession, one where the U.S. economy will shrink in a far less acute manner than during other recessions (0.6% vs. the average 2.5%), won’t l  ( 34 min )

Shares of the Monroe, Louisiana-based company, which has lost more than 61% of their value this year, dropped more than 8% in trading after the bell. The company, whose second-quarter loss was more than four times its $2 billion market capitalization, recorded a steep fall from a profit of $344 million a year ago. Lumen said it recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $8.8 billion in the quarter, triggered by a sustained decline in their share price and variance in the market valuation in the April-June period.  ( 31 min )

See what today's best CD rates are in every term and how they compare to the previous day's top rates. We track daily CD rates from more than 200 banks and credit unions.  ( 20 min )

The company topped estimates but that wasn't enough for fickle investors.  ( 26 min )

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Whoever coined the phrase, "Sell in May and go away" surely wasn't referring to the 2023 stock market. Both June and July were excellent months for the major indices, and while real estate investment trusts (REITs) underperformed the general indices, most still managed to finish on the positive side in July. July was an outstanding month for office REITs as three of the top four performers emerged from that sector. Short sellers who were predicting office stocks' demise were forced to run for co  ( 32 min )

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Profits for oil and gas companies have dropped from last year's bumper levels after crude prices eased from multi-year highs when Russia's invasion of Ukraine upended markets. Shares of Devon fell 2.4% to $52.41 in extended trade. Pioneer posted a 53.5% drop in second-quarter profit, while Devon's income declined 64.3%.  ( 31 min )

Advanced Micro Devices forecast third-quarter revenue below market expectations on Tuesday, hit by a slowdown in cloud computing spending. The company forecast current-quarter revenue of about $5.7 billion, plus or minus $300 million. Analysts polled by Refinitiv expect revenue of $5.82 billion.  ( 30 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A gravity-defying rally in electric vehicle startup Nikola Corp. is showing no signs of stopping, as the company’s latest efforts to conserve cash and secure funds reignites a fervor for the stock. Most Read from BloombergUS Credit Rating Downgraded From AAA by Fitch US, Europe Growing Alarmed by China’s Rush Into Legacy ChipsTrump Indicted on Federal Charges in 2020 Election ProbeStocks ‘Bend, Don’t Break’ After Almost 30% Rally: Markets WrapCharles Koch-Tied Group Seeks to Block  ( 32 min )

Videogame publisher Electronic Arts missed booking estimates for its first quarter on Tuesday, hurt by competition from other franchise-based games and muted spending by gamers. The company posted net bookings of $1.58 billion in the quarter ended June 30, compared with Refinitiv estimates of $1.59 billion.  ( 30 min )

Starbucks posted fiscal third-quarter results on Tuesday after market close.  ( 31 min )

Apple is likely to report a dip in iPhone sales in the April-June quarter as shoppers held out for a new model in a slow economy, making it important for the company to detail how it is using artificial intelligence to augment growth, analysts said. IPhone sales likely fell more than 2% in the period, according to 24 analysts polled by Visible Alpha, compared with a near 3% increase a year earlier and a 1.5% rise in the quarter ended March. The quarterly report could mark a break from an upbeat earnings season for the likes of Meta Platforms, Alphabet and Microsoft that have shown resilience in their cloud businesses and an uptick in digital ad sales.  ( 32 min )

For the fiscal third quarter, analysts expect Apple to report sales of $81.9 billion, down about 1% from the year-earlier quarter.  ( 26 min )

Pfizer reports mixed second quarter earnings as uncertainty around COVID remains a headwind.  ( 33 min )

Yellow stock was surging Tuesday, even after the company ceased operations. Yellow (ticker: YELL) is one of the country's largest and oldest trucking firms. The company notified the Teamsters Union on [Monday](https://teamster.org/2023/07/teamsters-notified-that-yellow-corp-operating-companies-have  ( 10 min )

Tupperware is the latest meme stock, and retail traders have pushed it higher in recent weeks despite concerns over the future of the business.  ( 27 min )

A drug company with operations in Morrisville has signed a major licensing deal for its newly approved treatment for multiple sclerosis.  ( 10 min )

US judge Jed Rakoff said cryptocurrencies can be securities when sold to the general public, adding more murkiness to how the industry will be regulated.  ( 32 min )

To start, Enphase Energy is working to expand faster in Europe, where its sales are still growing fast.  ( 27 min )

Cruise stocks fell Tuesday, with Norwegian Cruise Line plummeting, after the company set a third-quarter profit outlook that was narrower than Wall Street expected. Norwegian's shares were recently down more than 13%, on pace to break a four-day winning streak and one of the S&P 500's worst perfo  ( 22 min )

Creditors led by Apollo Global Management Inc are nearing a deal to provide Yellow Corp with fresh cash during a coming bankruptcy, Bloomberg News reported, citing people with the matter. Yellow, formerly called YRC Worldwide, is the third-biggest U.S. trucking company's that focuses on "less-than-truckload" shipping and transports goods from multiple shippers in single trailers. Apollo and Yellow did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for a comment.  ( 30 min )

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Crumbling COVID-19 vaccine and treatment sales chopped Pfizer’s second-quarter earnings, but both the drugmaker and Wall Street expect a rebound in the back half of 2023. Pfizer recorded no U.S. sales of its treatment, Paxlovid, in the recently completed quarter, as the company shifts to selling the pills on the commercial market after contracting with the government. Sales of the vaccine Comirnaty also slid 83% to $1.49 billion in the quarter, as both products fell short of Wall Street expectations.  ( 31 min )

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SoFi is aiming to be profitable in its fourth quarter, but Wall Street is questioning the pace of growth.  ( 26 min )

BRY, GNK, ARI, PXD, and EGLE lead peers by forward dividend yield  ( 25 min )

Toyota's operating margins are back above those of electric vehicle giant Tesla. The battle for global automotive dominance continues.  ( 26 min )

Yellow Corp.'s expected bankruptcy was decades in the making, says FreightWaves' Craig Fuller, who argues Teamsters were "dragging" the "precarious" situation.  ( 31 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Tupperware Brands Corp. has been warning for months that it may go bust, but that isn’t keeping retail investors away from powering an eye-popping rally reminiscent of the pandemic-era meme stock craze.Most Read from BloombergCharles Koch-Tied Group Seeks to Block Trump From GOP NominationUS, Europe Growing Alarmed by China’s Rush Into Legacy ChipsAsia’s Richest Families Fuel Race for Lucrative Finance JobsSingapore PM to Address Political Scandals in ParliamentMyanmar Junta Pardo  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Uber Technologies Inc. reported better-than-expected net income, boosted by record ridership volumes, offering evidence the ride-hailing giant is officially moving beyond its cash-burning startup past and making progress on its profitability goals. Most Read from BloombergAsia’s Richest Families Fuel Race for Lucrative Finance JobsUS, Europe Growing Alarmed by China’s Rush Into Legacy ChipsCharles Koch-Tied Group Seeks to Block Trump From GOP NominationMyanmar Junta Pardons Aung S  ( 32 min )

The crypto-enthusiast suggested that young and risk-tolerant investors buy Alibaba stock, silver, ether, and bitcoin.  ( 32 min )

High earners could see a significant tax increase under a Democratic proposal to bolster Social Security and Medicare. A financial advisor can help you respond to potential changes to tax laws and regulations. Find a fiduciary advisor today. The proposed legislation – called the "Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act" – would require taxpayers […] The post Are You a High Earner? You Could Pay a Lot More in Taxes Under This Proposed Law appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 31 min )

U.S. District Judge Rakoff rejected a previous judge’s distinction between institutional sales and sales to retail investors on crypto exchanges, the report noted.  ( 31 min )

It’s been clear for a while now that the stock market is on an upward trajectory, buoyed by a resilient economy and retreating high inflation. The good news, according to John Stoltzfus, Chief Investment Strategist at Oppenheimer, is that the chances of the bull market continuing are more likely than the bears grabbing hold of the narrative once again. “Our appraisal of the market landscape at this time suggests that opportunity outweighs risk as current monetary policy generates a transition fr  ( 34 min )

Goldman Sachs upgraded, Rivian downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls  ( 33 min )

Signs of a softening demand in the quarters ahead have hurt airline shares this earnings season.  ( 26 min )

The ride-hailing company posts its first-ever quarterly operating profit and gives better-than-expected third-quarter guidance.  ( 26 min )

Shares of trucking company Yellow continued to soar early Tuesday, extending a stretch of busy trading days after the company shut down operations ahead of an expected bankruptcy filing. The  ( 22 min )

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Believe it or not, Meta's stock still looks cheap on this one important valuation metric.  ( 33 min )

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Chinese electric-vehicle makers Li Auto, XPeng, and NIO deliver a combined 65,604 vehicles in July. That's a record and up more than 100% from last year.  ( 26 min )

"We made a change in our U.S. distribution center that added capacity to support higher revenue in fiscal Q4 and beyond," Rockwell's chief executive Blake Moret said. The company said on a post-earnings call it had missed about a week of planned shipments in May due to a longer-than-expected changeover to a new third-party logistics supplier at its North American distribution center.  ( 31 min )

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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, Nordic American Tankers, and Eneti are the top performers for value, growth, and momentum, respectively.  ( 22 min )

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Signs of a softening demand in the quarters ahead have hurt airline shares this earnings season.  ( 26 min )

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Shares of Tupperware soared more than 20% ahead of the opening bell, continuing a meteoric rally that has more than quadrupled the value of the stock since the start of July. The gains are reminiscent of the meme stock mania that swept markets in recent years, when a speculative frenzy sent shares  ( 23 min )

ZoomInfo shares are down sharply after the database information provider trimmed its full-year financial forecast.  ( 26 min )

The company is rolling out 19 products or new uses within 18 months, CEO Albert Bourla said.  ( 27 min )

The maker of Malboro cigarettes saw revenue hit by lower cigarette volumes. Price hikes helped offset that.  ( 26 min )

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The bar was high after Royal Caribbean's blowout numbers last week.  ( 26 min )

The ride-hailing company posts its first-ever quarterly operating profit and gives better-than-expected third-quarter guidance.  ( 26 min )

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Southern Copper Corp. is the best value copper stock and Capstone Copper Corp. leads for growth and momentum in this metals industry.  ( 21 min )

Altria, which has been raising prices to counter the defection of consumers to cheaper brands in the face of persistent inflation, has banked on demand for its premium offerings from the Marlboro brand of cigarettes, which it markets and sells in the U.S. Altria, like peer Philip Morris, also benefited from strong demand for spitless nicotine pouches, which are an alternative to traditional moist chewing tobacco.  ( 31 min )

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings forecast third-quarter profit below estimates on Tuesday, as higher fuel costs reverse its gains from pent-up demand for cruise bookings and raised ticket prices. Shares of the company, which appointed a new CEO in March, were down 7.2% in premarket trading. Cruise operators have been wrestling with elevated costs associated with food, raw materials, fuel, a stronger U.S. dollar and labor due to the pandemic that were exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine war.  ( 31 min )

Barron's live coverage of financial markets, from stocks and bonds to oil and crypto.  ( 9 min )

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Revenue was lifted by higher sales across all three of its major segments.  ( 25 min )

Pfizer Inc on Tuesday fell short of Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue, hit by declining sales of its COVID-19 products. Total revenue for the second quarter at $12.73 billion missing analysts' estimates of $13.27 billion, according to Refinitiv data.  ( 30 min )

U.S. energy infrastructure group Enterprise Products Partners LP reported lower earnings for the second quarter due to a major year-on-year drop in the price of natural gas liquids, which affected margins, the company said on Tuesday. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the second quarter of 2023 were $2.17 billion, versus $2.36 billion a year before. Lower revenues on the company's EFS Midstream System, as well as lower volumes on its propylene and octane enhancement business, also affected earnings, it said.  ( 31 min )

Chinese electric-vehicle makers Li Auto, XPeng, and NIO deliver a combined 65,604 vehicles in July. That's a record and up more than 100% from last year.  ( 26 min )

Three compelling reports show just how damaging RTO mandates are turning out to be.  ( 33 min )

The reality is you may lose your ability to negotiate when you put all cards on the table.  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Shares in Asia rose Tuesday following bullish trade on Wall Street as investors parsed further signs of stability in the global economy.Most Read from BloombergAsia’s Richest Families Fuel Race for Lucrative Finance JobsUS, Europe Are Growing Alarmed by China’s Rush Into Legacy ChipsLots of US Homeowners Want to Move. They Just Have Nowhere to GoCharles Koch-Tied Group Seeks to Block Trump From GOP NominationA 5% US Mortgage Rate Is Seen as Tipping Point to Unlock SupplyEquities i  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The S&P 500 received its most bullish outlook yet from Oppenheimer Asset Management, which sees further upside for stocks as the Federal Reserve nears a pivot and the US economy stays resilient.Most Read from BloombergAsia’s Richest Families Fuel Race for Lucrative Finance JobsUS, Europe Are Growing Alarmed by China’s Rush Into Legacy ChipsCharles Koch-Tied Group Seeks to Block Trump From GOP NominationLots of US Homeowners Want to Move. They Just Have Nowhere to GoA 5% US Mortgag  ( 31 min )

Arista Networks soars after issuing revenue guidance above forecasts, while ZoomInfo tumbles after cutting its outlook. Earnings are expected Tuesday from Merck, Pfizer, Caterpillar, Uber, and Advanced Micro Devices.  ( 27 min )

The energy giant raised its dividend by 10% and announced a new $1.5 billion share buyback program.  ( 27 min )

(Bloomberg) -- BP Plc raised its dividend by 10% and said it would buy back another $1.5 billion of shares, even as its second-quarter profit fell by more than expected amid weaker oil and gas prices. Most Read from BloombergAsia’s Richest Families Fuel Race for Lucrative Finance JobsUS, Europe Are Growing Alarmed by China’s Rush Into Legacy ChipsCharles Koch-Tied Group Seeks to Block Trump From GOP NominationLots of US Homeowners Want to Move. They Just Have Nowhere to GoA 5% US Mortgage Rate I  ( 8 min )

French tech company Atos said on Tuesday that it was in talks to sell its Tech Foundations unit to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's EP Equity Investment (EPEI). Atos said this sale would result in a positive net cash impact of 100 million euros ($109.9 million), and the transfer of 1.9 billion euros worth of on-balance sheet liabilities, resulting in an overall enterprise value of 2 billion euros. Atos will also re-name itself as Eviden, following the sale.  ( 30 min )

The Wall Street consensus estimate is that AMD will report revenue of $5.3 billion with adjusted earnings per share of 57 cents for the June quarter.  ( 26 min )

HSBC Holdings reported a 235% increase in first-half profit on Tuesday, as it benefited from rising interest rates around the world and the positive effects of its planned French unit sale.Europe's largest bank with a market value of $162 billion posted a pretax profit of $21.7 billion for the first six months this year, versus $9.2 billion a year earlier. The results were better than the $20.9 billion mean average estimate of brokers compiled by HSBC.  ( 30 min )

CVS Health is shedding 5,000 jobs to help reduce costs as the U.S. pharmacy chain sharpens its focus on healthcare services, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. CVS added that the jobs affected will primarily be corporate positions, according to the report, citing a memo reviewed by WSJ. CVS did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.  ( 30 min )

Bitcoin and Ether traded little changed on Tuesday morning, both holding at support prices they have fluctuated around for several weeks.  ( 32 min )

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Since the end of the Second World War, the US has been the 800-pound gorilla of the world economy – the largest in monetary terms, the largest producer, the largest innovator, the largest financial market. That dominance has been challenged in the last couple of decades, with the rise of China to become the world’s second-largest economy, the expansion of Taiwan’s semiconductor chip industry to global leadership, the ingenuity of South Korean tech firms – especially in AI, and the expansion of I  ( 10 min )

"Lower inflation and stronger economy and good guidance and good profits, what's to stop this market now?"  ( 7 min )

One debt limit fight just ended at the beginning of June and another budget fight is likely on the way. That, along with a few other macroeconomic factors, was enough for Fitch to downgrade the country's credit rating to AA+.  ( 17 min )

Borrower defense is a federal regulation that allows students who have been defrauded by their college to seek forgiveness for their student loans.  ( 22 min )

The S&P 500 finished 0.3% lower on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, as weaker-than-expected earnings from pharmaceutical companies weighed on the broader index.  ( 17 min )

See what today's best CD rates are in every term and how they compare to the previous day's top rates. We track daily CD rates from more than 200 banks and credit unions.  ( 18 min )

The price-weighted index rode gains from Caterpillar to move higher by 0.2%, or roughly 70 points, despite more than two-thirds of the index’s stocks falling.  ( 17 min )

Ford Motor Company said the plant that produces its popular electric F-150 Lightning pickup is back in operation, and ready to meet rising demand.  ( 16 min )

The savings account at Apple Bank offers competitive rates, but are they competitive enough? We reviewed Apple Bank so you can decide if the bank is right for you.  ( 21 min )

The gross domestic product, a broad measure of the country’s entire economic output, is on track to surge ahead to a 3.9% annual growth rate in the third quarter, for now.  ( 17 min )

Norwegian Cruise Line shares plummeted as the cruise line operator’s outlook for the key third quarter missed estimates on higher costs.  ( 16 min )

High inflation, high interest rates, and high costs of living has impacted how younger generations invest.  ( 18 min )

"Guns and Butter" describes the opposing relationship between defense and social spending for a nation's government.  ( 21 min )

Construction spending—a key economic indicator of infrastructure activity—jumped 3.5% higher in June compared to a year ago, and was up 0.5% month-over-month.  ( 17 min )

Uber Technologies posted its first-ever quarterly operating profit, but shares slumped as revenue missed estimates.  ( 18 min )

The morbidity rate, used by various insurance companies to price their premiums, is the frequency with which a disease appears in a population.  ( 21 min )

Stockholders' equity is the remaining amount of assets available to shareholders after paying liabilities. Learn how to calculate stockholders’ equity.  ( 24 min )

iShares Core S&P 500, Vanguard S&P 500, and SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 are tied for lowest fees, while SPDR S&P 500 is the most liquid.  ( 19 min )

The government limits how much money can be put into life insurance without losing tax benefits. How can you avoid this Modified Endowment Contract trap?  ( 25 min )

A hardship default is a failure to make a scheduled payment on a debt due to a financial setback. Learn what a hardship default is, how it works, and how to avoid it.  ( 23 min )

The housing market has problems, but widespread crashing prices isn’t one of them, according to Zillow economists who declared the housing market has “avoided a crash.”  ( 19 min )

U.S. homebuying by foreigners for the year ending in March was the lowest since 2009, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found.  ( 18 min )

Term life insurance guarantees payment of a death benefit if the person insured passes away within a certain number of years. Learn how it works and alternatives.  ( 25 min )

You may face times when you need cash for an expense. Learn how to determine whether cashing in your life insurance policy is the right solution for you.  ( 30 min )

Permian Resources, Civitas Resources, and Northern Oil & Gas led sector performance over the past year  ( 21 min )

A student loan consolidation can save you money on your student loans, but there are some pros and cons to consider.  ( 25 min )

Job seekers, who have enjoyed plentiful options in recent years, saw their choices diminish somewhat in June as the number of job openings ticked down to their lowest since April 2021.  ( 17 min )

A direct consolidation loan is a type of direct loan that combines two or more federal education loans into a single loan.  ( 24 min )

These are the top 25 most heavily weighted stocks in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index.  ( 28 min )

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a probe into Tesla's 2023 editions of Models 3 and Y.  ( 18 min )

Falling refinery margins slice Marathon Petroleum's quarterly earnings, but profit and revenue still surpass expectations as oil, gas prices again head higher.  ( 18 min )

Learn about the three popular betting odds formats—British (fractional), European (decimal), and American (money line)—and how to interpret them.  ( 24 min )

U.S. equities fell at midday on Aug. 1, 2023, as optimism about corporate earnings faded following the release of the latest batch of reports.  ( 16 min )

A paper trade is the practice of simulated trading so that investors can practice buying and selling securities without the involvement of real money.  ( 23 min )

Understand how to compare the yields of different bonds, and how to equalize and compare fixed-income investments with different yield conventions.  ( 21 min )

Merck reported better-than-expected results and raised its sales outlook on rising drug and vaccine sales.  ( 16 min )

Drugmaker Pfizer's Q2 earnings showed mixed results. EPS beat analyst expectations but revenue declined on falling demand for its COVID products.  ( 17 min )

BP is the latest to join the list of major energy companies that posted big profit declines because of falling oil and gas prices.  ( 16 min )

Did you know that you might be eligible for a grant to help start or run your small business? There are many out there for the taking; you just need to know where to look.  ( 27 min )

U.S. companies are ramping up their capital expenditures (CapEx) after years of underinvestment, according to research from Bank of America.  ( 17 min )

Protect innovative ideas with different types of patents. The values of these assets increase the overall value of your business.  ( 21 min )

Find out how to open a savings account in the U.S. if you are a foreigner. Learn about the restrictions and qualification criteria as well as about the process.  ( 24 min )

BRY, GNK, ARI, PXD, and EGLE lead peers by forward dividend yield  ( 24 min )

Most mortgage rates dipped Monday, with another handful of averages holding steady. The 15-year average edged slightly higher, however, to hit a three-week high.  ( 20 min )

American Express is more than just a popular credit card issuer; it offers competitive savings account rates, too. Learn more about saving money with Amex.  ( 20 min )

You can buy comprehensive, accident-only, and wellness pet insurance. The first two types cover a variety of accidents and illnesses, while wellness is optional.  ( 23 min )

Footwear brand Birkenstock, known for its high-fashion array of sandals, is considering going public in September via an IPO, potentially valuing the company at more than $8 billion.  ( 19 min )

Launched in November of last year, Amazon Clinic rolls out nationwide though its message-based consultations are still limited to 34 states.  ( 18 min )

Theravance Biopharma, Sun Country Airlines Holdings, and Cabaletta Bio are the top stocks in August for best value, fastest growth, and most momentum, respectively.  ( 23 min )

A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged account that can be used to pay for qualified education costs, including college, K–12, and apprenticeship programs. Starting in 2024, a specified amount of unspent funds can be transferred to a Roth IRA.  ( 27 min )

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, Nordic American Tankers, and Eneti are the top performers for value, growth, and momentum, respectively.  ( 21 min )

Saturn Oil & Gas, Vertex Energy, and YPF SA are top for value, growth, and momentum, respectively  ( 21 min )

Personal consumption expenditures is a measure of consumer spending and includes all goods and services bought by U.S. households. Learn more about PCE and how it's used.  ( 27 min )

A private placement is a sale of stock shares to pre-selected investors and institutions rather than on the open market.  ( 24 min )

Southern Copper Corp. is the best value copper stock and Capstone Copper Corp. leads for growth and momentum in this metals industry.  ( 20 min )

Meta Platforms is planning to roll out AI chatbots to help it retain users of its apps and healthcare retailer CVS lays off 5,000 workers as it cuts costs in preparations to expand into primary care. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 19 min )

The price-weighted index rode gains from Caterpillar to move higher by 0.2%, or roughly 70 points, despite more than two-thirds of the index’s stocks falling.  ( 1 min )

The S&P 500 finished 0.3% lower on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, as weaker-than-expected earnings from pharmaceutical companies weighed on the broader index.  ( 1 min )

BP is the latest to join the list of major energy companies that posted big profit declines because of falling oil and gas prices.  ( 1 min )

U.S. companies are ramping up their capital expenditures (CapEx) after years of underinvestment, according to research from Bank of America.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities fell at midday on Aug. 1, 2023, as optimism about corporate earnings faded following the release of the latest batch of reports.  ( 1 min )

Meta Platforms is planning to roll out AI chatbots to help it retain users of its apps and healthcare retailer CVS lays off 5,000 workers as it cuts costs in preparations to expand into primary care. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

Passagiersvliegtuigen stijgen en landen weer vaker op Nederlandse luchthavens en ze zitten ook voller. In het tweede kwartaal van dit jaar ging het om bijna negentien miljoen passagiers. Dat zijn er 9,3 procent meer dan vorig jaar.  ( 4 min )

Amazon heeft dinsdag zijn eerste Nederlandse distributiecentrum in Almelo geopend. De locatie moet tot 25.000 pakketten per dag kunnen verwerken, waardoor het webwinkelconcern meteen kans ziet meer producten in zijn assortiment op te nemen.  ( 3 min )

Tankstations in Italië moeten vanaf dinsdag verplicht de gemiddelde prijzen van benzine en diesel tonen. Italië wil zo voorkomen dat pomphouders sjoemelen met de prijzen.  ( 3 min )

In de eerste helft van dit jaar is er al een recordaantal nieuwe motoren verkocht in Nederland. Vooral onder jongeren wordt de motor steeds populairder.  ( 3 min )

Een telefoon wordt warmer als hij aan de laadkabel hangt, omdat er elektriciteit in stroomt. De accu wordt dan aan het werk gezet. Maar hoe warm hij wordt, ligt ook aan de kabel. Moet je je daar zorgen over maken?  ( 3 min )

Ondanks de hoge inflatie werden er van april tot en met juni wereldwijd een recordaantal ritten geboekt bij Uber. Dat zegt het taxibedrijf dinsdag bij de presentatie van de cijfers.  ( 3 min )

Dit jaar zijn tot nu toe ruim 229.000 nieuwe personenauto's geregistreerd. Dat zijn er 30,6 procent meer dan een jaar eerder. Vorige maand gingen bijna 29.000 nieuwe auto's de weg op, bijna een derde meer dan in juli 2022.  ( 3 min )

De FBI heeft naar eigen zeggen onbewust commerciële spionagesoftware ingezet om mensen te volgen. Daar kwam de dienst achter nadat The New York Times eerder dit jaar bewijs vond dat de Amerikaanse regering zich daar schuldig aan heeft gemaakt.  ( 3 min )

Net als bij Shell en Total zakken dit jaar ook bij olie- en gasproducent BP de winsten hard terug. De nettowinst van BP was in het tweede kwartaal ruim drie keer zo laag als in dezelfde periode vorig jaar.  ( 3 min )

Meta is van plan een reeks AI-chatbots naar zijn diensten te brengen. Het Facebook-moederbedrijf is van plan de chatbots van verschillende persoonlijkheden te voorzien. Ze verschijnen mogelijk al volgende maand, zeggen bronnen tegen de Financial Times.  ( 3 min )

Voor negen producten moeten klanten van supermarktketen Penny Market deze week de "werkelijke prijs" betalen. De Duitse discounter berekent de kosten van milieuschade door, waardoor een bol mozzarella bijna twee keer zo duur is.  ( 3 min )

De Japanse autoproducent Toyota produceerde en verkocht in het tweede kwartaal meer auto's dan ooit. Dat kon doordat de chiptekorten achter de rug zijn. Ook werkt mee dat de Japanse yen goedkoop is voor consumenten buiten Japan.  ( 3 min )

Maaltijdbezorger Thuisbezorgd brengt naast pizza's en burgers nu ook shampoo, zeep en andere verzorgingsmiddelen rond. Daarvoor gaat het bedrijf een samenwerking aan met Lush.  ( 3 min )

Werknemers hebben nauwelijks iets te vrezen als zij openlijk aangeven dat ze op zoek zijn naar een andere baan. Veel bedrijven hebben namelijk grote moeite om mensen aan te trekken en te behouden vanwege het personeelstekort. En dat zorgt voor andere verhoudingen op de arbeidsmarkt.  ( 5 min )

Ford Motor Company said the plant that produces its popular electric F-150 Lightning pickup is back in operation, and ready to meet rising demand.  ( 1 min )

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a probe into Tesla's 2023 editions of Models 3 and Y.  ( 1 min )

Footwear brand Birkenstock, known for its high-fashion array of sandals, is considering going public in September via an IPO, potentially valuing the company at more than $8 billion.  ( 1 min )

Launched in November of last year, Amazon Clinic rolls out nationwide though its message-based consultations are still limited to 34 states.  ( 1 min )

A new lawsuit accuses Taco Bell of falsely advertising its Mexican pizzas and crunch wraps and showing the menu items as being fuller than real life.  ( 31 min )

Both CDs and high-yield savings accounts are paying record rates right now, with dozens of options that earn 5.00% or more. Find out how to choose what's best for you.  ( 20 min )

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SoFi is reaching an affluent client base. Customers opening new direct-deposit accounts in the second quarter had a median FICO score of 747  ( 13 min )

See what today's best CD rates are in every term and how they compare to the previous day's top rates. We track daily CD rates from more than 200 banks and credit unions.  ( 20 min )

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Even as some of the original meme stocks lose momentum, Tupperware is the newest member of the group with shares rising about 450% in just a month.  ( 19 min )

ZoomInfo shares are down sharply after the database information provider trimmed its full-year financial forecast.  ( 26 min )

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The company is seeking new sources of revenue because patent expirations are expected to hit seven of its key products by the end of the decade.  ( 27 min )

(Bloomberg) -- AT&T Inc.’s human resources chief, Angela Santone, will leave the company at the end of September, just as the telecommunications giant is eliminating thousands of jobs as part of a newly expanded $8 billion cost-reduction program.Most Read from BloombergLots of US Homeowners Want to Move. They Just Have Nowhere to GoAsia’s Richest Families Fuel Race for Lucrative Finance JobsUS, Europe Are Growing Alarmed by China’s Rush Into Legacy ChipsStock Traders Refrain From Big Bets After  ( 8 min )

The Buffett Indicator spiking is a "very strong warning signal," and buying stocks when it's around 200% is "playing with fire," Buffett has said.  ( 6 min )

A brightly flashing “X” sign has been removed from the San Francisco headquarters of the company formerly known as Twitter just days after it was installed. The San Francisco Department of Building Inspection said Monday it received 24 complaints about the unpermitted structure over the weekend, including concerns about its structural safety and illumination. The Elon Musk-owned company, which has been rebranded as X, had removed the Twitter sign and iconic blue bird logo from the building last week.  ( 5 min )

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Disney shares gained as the entertainment giant reportedly brought back two former execs to advise CEO Bob Iger.  ( 16 min )

PNC closed 173 branches in the first half of 2023, capped by 46 in June.  ( 10 min )

Johnson & Johnson shares dropped after a judge ruled against its plan to resolve talcum powder-related lawsuits.  ( 17 min )

(Bloomberg) -- For stock-picking hedge funds coping with 2023’s loopy markets, risks are starting to outweigh the rewards.Most Read from BloombergAsia’s Richest Families Fuel Race for Lucrative Finance JobsUS, Europe Are Growing Alarmed by China’s Rush Into Legacy ChipsLots of US Homeowners Want to Move. They Just Have Nowhere to GoCharles Koch-Tied Group Seeks to Block Trump From GOP NominationA 5% US Mortgage Rate Is Seen as Tipping Point to Unlock SupplyPro managers who make both bullish and  ( 33 min )

Stocks rose Monday as investors prepared for earnings from Apple and Amazon and for the July jobs report to land later this week.  ( 31 min )

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A fresh wave of investors is veering away from the tried-and-true stocks and bonds, opting to venture into alternative assets. Gen Z and wealthy young investors are increasingly drawn to alternative investments rather than conventional choices. Based on a survey conducted by Lansons, it was found that less than 10% of the entire American population has invested in alternative assets. However, among the younger generations, there is a more significant interest in alternative investments, with 30%  ( 31 min )

Mass layoffs and plans to file for bankruptcy haven't scared off a Boston-based hedge fund that now owns a 25% stake in Yellow.  ( 11 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Walt Disney Co. hired Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, two executives once in the running to replace Bob Iger as chief executive officer, to help it evaluate strategic partners for its ESPN sports networks.Most Read from BloombergLots of US Homeowners Want to Move. They Just Have Nowhere to GoAsia’s Richest Families Fuel Race for Lucrative Finance JobsUS, Europe Are Growing Alarmed by China’s Rush Into Legacy Chips‘FOMO Rally’ Hits a Wall as Stock Fatigue Kicks In: Markets WrapWhy Chin  ( 31 min )

The Hawkeye State was No.1 on a Bankrate list of best places to retire, with Missouri and Nebraska among the top 10.  ( 31 min )

Frank Siragusa was not happy that the Mexican Pizza he paid $5.49 for at a Taco Bell in New York City last September appeared to contain only half as much beef and bean filling as the photo in the chain's advertising. In a proposed class action filed on Monday in Brooklyn federal court, Siragusa accused Taco Bell of deceiving consumers by falsely advertising its Mexican Pizza, Veggie Mexican Pizza, Crunchwrap Supreme, Grande Crunchwrap and Vegan Crunchwrap as containing "at least double" their actual content.  ( 30 min )

The fairness of the U.S. tax system has long been debated. President Joe Biden recently tweeted, "It's about time the super-wealthy start paying their fair share." The message caught the attention of Tesla Inc. CEO and Twitter Inc. owner Elon Musk. "Please give him the password, so he can do his own tweets," Musk replied, implying that the tweet wasn't written by the commander in chief himself. But the billionaire business tycoon actually agrees with Biden's view. "In all seriousness, I agree th  ( 9 min )

Oppenheimer analyst Chris Kotowski upgraded shares of Citigroup, Inc (NYSE:C) to an Outperform rating and lifted the price target from $84 to $88. The analyst said that Citigroup, with a tangible book value of 0.59x, is still one of the cheapest banks on the market. He further noted that Citigroup’s underlying operating trends closely reflect its second-quarter full-year 2023 results, which beat Street consensus. Citigroup reported a 1% year-over-year decline in net revenue to $19.44 billion, be  ( 8 min )

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Johnson & Johnson stock was dropping, while Walt Disney was rising in midday trading Monday, with the three major stock indexes little changed. Johnson & Johnson (ticker: JNJ) shares fell 3.7% and were on pace for their largest percentage decrease since June 2020, according to Dow Jones Market Data  ( 12 min )

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Mortgage rates climbed again, taking the 30-year and other rate averages to their highest levels in more than two weeks, and the jumbo 30-year average to a 14-year high.  ( 21 min )

"The Enigma" is 555 carats and was sold by Sotheby's to Richard Heart in February 2022.  ( 30 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The creator of crypto token Hex illegally used millions of dollars of investor funds to buy a 555-carat black diamond known as “The Enigma,” according to the US Securities and Exchange Commission.Most Read from BloombergLots of US Homeowners Want to Move. They Just Have Nowhere to GoAsia’s Richest Families Fuel Race for Lucrative Finance JobsUS, Europe Are Growing Alarmed by China’s Rush Into Legacy ChipsWhy China’s Miracle Growth Story May Be Coming to an EndWall Street Holds Bac  ( 31 min )

The latest word from the big cloud-computing vendors about their plans for AI spending has made Bernstein more upbeat about the chipmaker's prospects.  ( 26 min )

Investing.com -- Stocks were muted on Monday as a deluge of megacap earnings started to hit this week, and as investors await this week's jobs report for July.  ( 31 min )

Shares of SoFi Technologies skyrocketed as the online bank posted better-than-expected results on strong loan demand and deposits.  ( 18 min )

Less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp. closed the gates Sunday and ceased all operations. The post Yellow’s demise: 2 decades in the making appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 38 min )

Foxconn in Wisconsin is making microinverters for Enphase Energy that convert power from solar panels into electricity.  ( 10 min )

We have just been through a period of abundant stock market gains, but that is no coincidence, according to one legendary stock picker. Ken Fisher calls the last 9 months the “midterm miracle.” That is, history has shown that the 9 months starting October of a midterm election year turn out to be the most consistently profitable period in the stock market in all stock market history. With the huge strides made since October 1 last year, this scenario has played out in a “picture perfect” way. Bu  ( 10 min )

Cash-strapped, with $1.3 billion in debt due next year, trucking company Yellow is shuttering operations amid a union standoff.  ( 19 min )

Just this past April, the company warned of liquidity problems, saying there was “substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.”  ( 31 min )

Jefferies analyst Philippe Houchois downgraded Ford stock to Hold from Buy. His price target went to $15 a share from $17.  ( 26 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Morgan Stanley’s Michael Wilson, one of the few Wall Street strategists to see last year’s equities rout coming, has been among the market’s leading pessimists throughout 2023. But on Monday, after months of soaring stocks, he changed his tone and now sees the rally running further. Most Read from BloombergLots of US Homeowners Want to Move. They Just Have Nowhere to GoAsia’s Richest Families Fuel Race for Lucrative Finance JobsBurning Ship’s Operator Says Almost 500 EVs Are on Bo  ( 8 min )

Shares of ON Semiconductor rose early Monday, leading the the S&P 500's advancers and supporting an index of chip stocks in morning trading. ON's stock was recently up roughly 2.5%. The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company, which makes intelligent sensing and power services, said it is targeting third-q  ( 21 min )

The entrepreneur's divisive rebrand of Twitter has already wiped billions off its value, and now the very symbol of the company is deemed a potential hazard for public safety.  ( 32 min )

Adobe upgraded, Salesforce downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls  ( 9 min )

(Bloomberg) -- SoFi Technologies Inc. shares rose the most in almost a year after the online bank raised its revenue guidance, citing benefits from deposit growth and lower funding costs on loans.Most Read from BloombergLots of US Homeowners Want to Move. They Just Have Nowhere to GoAsia’s Richest Families Fuel Race for Lucrative Finance JobsBurning Ship’s Operator Says Almost 500 EVs Are on BoardChina Stops Short of Direct Consumer Support to Spur EconomyStocks Waver as Risk Appetite Cools; Yen  ( 7 min )

Stocks rose in the early going Monday, as investors prepared for earnings from Apple and Amazon, and for the July jobs report to land later this week.  ( 7 min )

The trucking company, once one of the U.S.' largest, will cease operations amid battle with union and struggles to pay debts.  ( 6 min )

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The logistics company J.B. Hunt Transport Services is ordering 13 trucks from the EV start-up. Investors are pleased.  ( 26 min )

Social Security benefits can provide you with a stream of retirement income that is reliable. Deciding when to take benefits is an important question, especially if you're married and hope to qualify for spousal benefits. If you're already taking Social … Continue reading → The post Rules for Switching Social Security Benefits appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 33 min )

Trucking company Yellow Corp. has shut down operations and is headed for a bankruptcy filing, according to the Teamsters Union and multiple media reports. After years of financial struggles, reports of Yellow preparing for bankruptcy emerged last week — as the Nashville, Tennessee-based trucker saw customers leave in large numbers. Yellow shut down operations on Sunday, according to the Wall Street Journal, following the layoffs of hundreds of nonunion employees on Friday.  ( 10 min )

Higher-income households are more likely to overestimate their retirement readiness, according to a new analysis from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. The findings underscore the importance of proper retirement planning, even for the wealthy. While 28% of … Continue reading → The post Attention High Earners: You're Not Taking Retirement Seriously Enough appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 8 min )

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The rising adoption of electric vehicles has been a boon for chipmakers like Onsemi and NXP Semiconductors. Onsemi said in May it was considering investing over $2 billion to boost the production of silicon carbide chips used to extend the range of EVs. "Our brownfield capacity expansion is creating an opportunity for Onsemi to gain share in silicon carbide by capitalizing on the rapidly accelerating demand for electrification and renewable energy," Onsemi's CEO Hassane El-Khoury said in a statement.  ( 7 min )

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CrowdStreet raised $4 billion by promising big returns to small investors, but many deals were disappointing.  ( 27 min )

Analysts are bullish on software company MicroStrategy (MSTR), which reports earnings for the second quarter after the market close on Tuesday, and it’s all thanks to the many bitcoin (BTC) it holds.  ( 7 min )

Oppenheimer analyst Christopher Glynn bumped shares of General Electric to the equivalent of Hold from Buy.  ( 26 min )

“Let’s go to court and find out what the court says.”  ( 8 min )

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Jefferies analyst Philippe Houchois downgraded Ford stock to Hold from Buy. His price target went to $15 a share from $17.  ( 26 min )

Shares of SoFi Networks surged ahead of its earnings report and trucking company Yellow shut down operations as it prepares for bankruptcy. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 17 min )

Crude prices are on track for their biggest one-month advance since January last year, as traders brace for cuts by Saudi Arabia and Russia to tighten supplies. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, have risen 13% in July to about $85 a barrel. The rally has snapped oil out of a monthslong  ( 22 min )

Oil prices will stall this year as weak economic growth is expected to curb demand and offset the impact of OPEC+ production cuts on supply, a Reuters poll showed on Monday. U.S. crude was seen averaging $77.20 a barrel in 2023, down from the previous month's $78.38 forecast, and $78.25 in 2024. "We expect the impact of high interest rate levels to start curbing economic growth more strongly over H2 2023," data and analytics firm Kpler said, maintaining "a comparatively bearish view on the market".  ( 7 min )

Wedbush's Daniel Ives suggests looking past iPhone sales and backing Apple stock on a likely acceleration in services revenue in 2024.  ( 26 min )

Throughout the Federal Reserve's drive to kill inflation, policymakers have focused on raising the benchmark overnight interest rate high enough to do the job and getting it there fast enough to keep the public from losing faith. The Fed last week raised its policy rate to the 5.25%-5.50% range, the 11th increase in the last 12 meetings.  ( 9 min )

The regulator reportedly wanted Coinbase to cease trading all cryptocurrencies except Bitcoin prior to its legal action against the exchange.  ( 7 min )

Amazon investors are looking for updates on the tech giant's cloud business, ad revenue growth and signals on consumer health heading into the holidays as inflation continues to impact spending for corporations and consumers. Investors want to know how Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company's cloud provider, stands up against Microsoft and Google's, which both on Tuesday reported slowed growth in their cloud businesses in the quarter ending in June 30. Amazon previously said it is seeing a decrease in growth in AWS as business clients reallocated their spending to reduce costs.  ( 8 min )

Today's business landscape requires totally different set of skills, Andrew Liveris writes in his new book.  ( 7 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The US Treasury is set this week to begin a ramp-up in issuance of longer-dated securities that’s likely to stretch into next year, forced by a rapidly deteriorating budget deficit and soaring interest rates.Most Read from BloombergLots of US Homeowners Want to Move. They Just Have Nowhere to GoAsia’s Richest Families Fuel Race for Lucrative Finance JobsBurning Ship’s Operator Says Almost 500 EVs Are on BoardChina Stops Short of Direct Consumer Support to Spur EconomyArab States S  ( 9 min )

Whether in their sixth decade or their third, these are some of the most powerful private equity investors in the U.S. And they have $1.5 trillion to invest.  ( 19 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Adobe Inc.’s blistering rally has further to go, according to Morgan Stanley analyst Keith Weiss, who sees the creative software maker’s shares adding a further 25% over the next year.Most Read from BloombergLots of US Homeowners Want to Move. They Just Have Nowhere to GoAsia’s Richest Families Fuel Race for Lucrative Finance JobsBurning Ship’s Operator Says Almost 500 EVs Are on BoardChina Stops Short of Direct Consumer Support to Spur EconomyArab States Sour on Israel in Blow to  ( 7 min )

SoFi Technologies is scheduled to post earnings on Monday, while reports from Apple and Amazon are set for later in the week. Walmart, meanwhile, boosts its stake in India's Flipkart, according to The Wall Street Journal.  ( 26 min )

↗️ Palantir (PLTR): The data-mining company's shares gained roughly 5% ahead of the opening bell. The stock surged 10% Friday, boosted by an analyst note that said it was poised to be a major player in the artificial-intelligence revolution. ↘️ [**  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- European stocks edged lower as the weakest corporate earnings season since 2020 outweighed optimism that interest rates were potentially peaking. Heineken NV slumped after the brewer cut earnings forecast as its price increases drove consumers away from its brands.Most Read from BloombergLots of US Homeowners Want to Move. They Just Have Nowhere to GoBurning Ship’s Operator Says Almost 500 EVs Are on BoardAsia’s Richest Families Fuel Race for Lucrative Finance JobsArab States Sour  ( 32 min )

Live coverage of what's moving stocks and other markets, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite  ( 21 min )

Lamborghini could sell 10,000 cars this year for the first time, its CEO said, as the luxury sports carmaker reported a rise in profit and revenues for the first half. Chairman and CEO Stephan Winkelmann said it was not easy to make forecasts due to market uncertainties, including with raw materials, but added that selling 10,000 cars this year was a "feasible goal". Supported by the success of its Urus SUV, which costs around 200,000 euros ($219,900) before tax, Lamborghini has in recent years expanded its output, relying on solid demand from wealthy car lovers.  ( 7 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Equities in Asia rose Monday following a rally on Wall Street as investors embraced fresh signs that inflation is easing further. Chinese stock gauges led gains on expectations of more government stimulus. Most Read from BloombergLots of US Homeowners Want to Move. They Just Have Nowhere to GoBurning Ship’s Operator Says Almost 500 EVs Are on BoardBodegas Put on Notice as Visa Fights Back on Card SurchargesAsia’s Richest Families Fuel Race for Lucrative Finance JobsArab States Sou  ( 33 min )

The Swiss National Bank on Monday posted a second quarter loss of 13.20 billion Swiss francs ($15.14 billion) as interest rate hikes by other central banks dented the value of its massive bond holdings. The SNB lost 8.08 billion francs on its foreign currency positions of 742 billion francs as bond prices fell as investors feared more interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and others. The Swiss central bank also lost 3.14 billion francs on its gold holdings in the three months to the end of June, as lower prices cut the value of the 1,040 tonnes of the precious metal it holds.  ( 31 min )

“This is our desire to simply get ahead of the production curve,” said Boeing CEO David Calhoun, despite there being “no breaks on the regulatory side.”  ( 10 min )

For all the excitement whipped up in China's markets by the Politburo last week, foreign investors say policymakers' words will have to be matched by substantive action to clean up an ailing property sector before confidence recovers. The sector accounts for a quarter of China's economy, yet developers' debts are sliding deeper into distressed territory, with repayment problems mounting while sales crumble. When the Politburo signalled that there would be changes to real estate policy, along with other measures to boost an economy, it ignited the biggest one-day buying spree in China's stock markets since 2021.  ( 32 min )

The cash piles households built up during the lockdowns and government stimulus of 2020-2021 have long been touted by analysts and central bankers as a reason economies could avoid a deep recession. U.S. excess savings have fallen to around $500 billion from around $2.1 trillion in August 2021, the San Francisco Federal Reserve estimates. In Europe, Deutsche Bank reckons excess savings in Sweden, struggling to contain a property slump, have dwindled.  ( 33 min )

The S&P 500 could end the year near its all-time high, given strong market sentiment and the current economic landscape, according to DataTrek.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- China has made a number of pledges recently to revive the economy’s recovery and improve the business environment as concerns about the growth outlook continue to mount. Most Read from BloombergLots of US Homeowners Want to Move. They Just Have Nowhere to GoBurning Ship’s Operator Says Almost 500 EVs Are on BoardAsia’s Richest Families Fuel Race for Lucrative Finance JobsBodegas Put on Notice as Visa Fights Back on Card SurchargesArab States Sour on Israel in Blow to US Aim of Sau  ( 32 min )

The stock has doubled this year, and the fintech's second-quarter earnings report may indicate whether that wild run was warranted.  ( 26 min )

Goldman analysts estimate global oil demand climbed to an all-time high of 102.8 million barrels per day (bpd) in July and see solid demand driving a larger-than-expected 1.8 million bpd deficit in the second half this year and a 0.6 million bpd deficit in 2024. A reduced recession risk and a strong effort by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to push up prices support Goldman's view on higher oil prices and an outlook for less volatility, the analysts wrote in a note. Oil prices hovered near three-month highs on Monday, set to post their biggest monthly gains in over a year on expectations that Saudi Arabia would extend voluntary output cuts into September and tighten global supply.  ( 7 min )

Gold prices were bound for their biggest monthly gain in four on Monday as expectations grew that major global central banks may be nearing the end of current monetary policy tightening cycles. Spot gold was down 0.2% at $1,954.79 per ounce by 0431 GMT, while U.S. gold futures slipped 0.4% to $1,953.80 per ounce. "Markets feel vindicated with their assessment that Fed rates are at or near their terminal rate, with key inflation reports from the U.S. all pointing towards a faster pace of disinflation," said Matt Simpson, a senior market analyst at City Index.  ( 31 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The world’s biggest shipping companies are plowing their pandemic windfalls into orders for new vessels on an unprecedented scale, making an industry known for hair-raising cycles of boom and bust more vulnerable in the latest downturn.Most Read from BloombergLots of US Homeowners Want to Move. They Just Have Nowhere to GoBurning Ship’s Operator Says Almost 500 EVs Are on BoardAsia’s Richest Families Fuel Race for Lucrative Finance JobsBodegas Put on Notice as Visa Fights Back on  ( 34 min )

Sentiment also has been boosted by revived hopes for more stimulus from Beijing for the sluggish Chinese economy. Chinese factory activity contracted in July as export orders shrank, a survey showed, adding to pressure on the ruling Communist Party to reverse an economic slowdown.  ( 7 min )

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had asked Coinbase to stop trading in all cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin prior to suing cryptocurrency platform in June, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing Chief Executive Brian Armstrong.  ( 6 min )

Oil inventories are beginning to fall in some regions as demand outpaces supply constrained by deep production cuts from OPEC leader Saudi Arabia, providing support for prices which are expected to rise in coming months. JP Morgan analysts said this month that oil inventories - which include crude and fuel products - now play a bigger role in determining oil prices than the U.S. dollar because Western sanctions on Russia have accelerated oil trading in other currencies. Both the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) expect oil demand to outpace supply this year, leading to overall inventory draws to the tune of 400,000 to 500,000 barrels per day (bpd), mostly accounted for by the second half of the year.  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Walmart Inc. paid $1.4 billion to buy Tiger Global Management’s remaining stake in Flipkart, boosting its bet on the Indian retailer and helping the money manager provide distributions to investors at a time when accessing liquidity is tough.Most Read from BloombergLots of US Homeowners Want to Move. They Just Have Nowhere to GoBurning Ship’s Operator Says Almost 500 EVs Are on BoardBodegas Put on Notice as Visa Fights Back on Card SurchargesItaly Must Exit China Pact While Avoidi  ( 7 min )

Discover three exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that investors seeking to emulate the investment strategies of Warren Buffett may wish to consider.  ( 19 min )

The Teamsters union said late Sunday it received a legal notice that Yellow Corp. will be filing bankruptcy. The post Teamsters notified Yellow filing bankruptcy appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 8 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Chinese stocks rose from Monday’s open, extending last week’s gains, on increasing signs Beijing is determined to shore up growth with measures supporting weaker parts of the economy. Most Read from BloombergLots of US Homeowners Want to Move. They Just Have Nowhere to GoBurning Ship’s Operator Says Almost 500 EVs Are on BoardBodegas Put on Notice as Visa Fights Back on Card SurchargesItaly Must Exit China Pact While Avoiding Crisis, Minister SaysVanguard’s Economists Aren’t Buyin  ( 30 min )

The yen edged steadily higher on Monday following a volatile session at the end of last week after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) loosened its grip on interest rates, and was on track to reverse three consecutive months of loss. The U.S. dollar was conversely headed for a monthly loss on the prospect that the Federal Reserve's aggressive rate-hike cycle - a key driver of the dollar's strength - could have concluded with last week's 25-basis-point increase. The yen was last roughly 0.3% higher at 140.77 per dollar, nursing some of its heavy loss from Friday after the BOJ maintained ultra-low rates, though made its bond yield curve control (YCC) policy more flexible and loosened its defence of a long-term rate cap.  ( 8 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Production has plummeted at Australia’s first lithium hydroxide refinery, operated by Tianqi Lithium Corp., extending a run of setbacks in the country’s attempt to move into battery metal refining.Most Read from BloombergLots of US Homeowners Want to Move. They Just Have Nowhere to GoBurning Ship’s Operator Says Almost 500 EVs Are on BoardBodegas Put on Notice as Visa Fights Back on Card SurchargesItaly Must Exit China Pact While Avoiding Crisis, Minister SaysVanguard’s Economists  ( 7 min )

Signs of deflation are becoming more prevalent across China, heaping extra pressure on Beijing to reignite growth or risk falling into an economic trap it could find hard to escape.  ( 26 min )

“What lies ahead for the stock market?” That’s the burning question on the minds of every market and economic expert out there, and it’s undoubtedly a challenging one. Inflation has moderated to a reasonable 3% annually, and the job market is showing signs of strength. Stocks are surging, indicating that investors have factored in the risk of a potential recession. However, this leads to a problem highlighted by B. Riley’s chief investment strategist, Paul Dietrich. He points out that earnings e  ( 10 min )

Asian shares looked to end the month on a firm note on Monday in a week littered with major economic releases, central bank meetings and earnings updates from mega caps Amazon and Apple, though rising Japanese bond yields were a risk. The early impetus for shares was positive following Friday's U.S. data showing an easing in wage costs and core inflation, which fuelled hopes the Federal Reserve was done tightening. The Bank of England is widely expected to raise rates by at least a quarter point, but markets are more divided on whether the Reserve Bank of Australia will hike or stay on hold.  ( 8 min )

Oil prices hovered near three-month highs on Monday, set to post their biggest monthly gains in over a year on expectations that Saudi Arabia would extend voluntary output cuts into September and tighten global supply. Saudi Arabia is expected to extend a voluntary oil output cut of 1 million barrels per day (bpd) for another month to include September, analysts said. "Oil prices are up 18% since mid-June as record high demand and Saudi supply cuts have brought back deficits, and as the market has abandoned its growth pessimism," Goldman Sachs analysts said in a July 30 note.  ( 7 min )

Oil prices hovered near three-month highs on Monday, set to post their biggest monthly gains in over a year on expectations that Saudi Arabia would extend voluntary output cuts into September and tighten global supply. Saudi Arabia is expected to extend a voluntary oil output cut of 1 million barrels per day (bpd) for another month to include September, analysts said. "Oil prices are up 18% since mid-June as record high demand and Saudi supply cuts have brought back deficits, and as the market has abandoned its growth pessimism," Goldman Sachs analysts said in a July 30 note.  ( 7 min )

The EV market has become extremely competitive in 2023, and while some of the smaller players are getting crushed, smart investors are betting on highly profitable niches such as electric boats  ( 18 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Investors on Wall Street and beyond are betting that the great tech rally of 2023 has staying power, even as they appear skeptical that the artificial-intelligence era will live up to the hype. Most Read from BloombergStocks Are Doing So Well That It May Be Time to Start WorryingBurning Ship’s Operator Says Almost 500 EVs Are on BoardLots of US Homeowners Want to Move. They Just Have Nowhere to GoBodegas Put on Notice as Visa Fights Back on Card SurchargesStocks Crush ‘Year of Bon  ( 9 min )

(Bloomberg) -- In a turnaround that’s already taken it from one of the world’s biggest gold buyers to a top seller this year, Kazakhstan’s central bank is looking to cut the metal’s share to as low as half of its $34.5 billion reserves.Most Read from BloombergStocks Are Doing So Well That It May Be Time to Start WorryingBurning Ship’s Operator Says Almost 500 EVs Are on BoardLots of US Homeowners Want to Move. They Just Have Nowhere to GoBodegas Put on Notice as Visa Fights Back on Card Surcharg  ( 33 min )

Both CDs and high-yield savings accounts are paying record rates right now, with dozens of options that earn 5.00% or more. Find out how to choose what's best for you.  ( 19 min )

Amazon shares gained after reporting delivery times to its Prime members in the second quarter were the fastest ever.  ( 16 min )

See what today's best CD rates are in every term and how they compare to the previous day's top rates. We track daily CD rates from more than 200 banks and credit unions.  ( 20 min )

The S&P 500 was little changed to start the week on Monday, July 31, 2023, edging 0.2% higher as oil stocks gained on the back of higher oil prices.  ( 18 min )

U.S. consumers ramped up their spending on material goods during the pandemic and haven’t looked back, and economists are wondering just how long the shopping spree will last.  ( 17 min )

Biotechnology is the scientific study of using living organisms to develop healthcare products and processes. Learn how to invest in biotech companies.  ( 27 min )

Even as some of the original meme stocks lose momentum, Tupperware is the newest member of the group with shares rising about 450% in just a month.  ( 19 min )

The Dow closed July with a gain of 3%, moving up 100 points, or 0.28% on the session, as investors watch earnings and prepare for Friday’s job report.  ( 18 min )

Disney shares gained as the entertainment giant reportedly brought back two former execs to advise CEO Bob Iger.  ( 16 min )

Johnson & Johnson shares dropped after a judge ruled against its plan to resolve talcum powder-related lawsuits.  ( 17 min )

One in five homeowners have mortgage rates greater than 5% and are twice as likely to sell their homes, compared to the vast majority of homeowners with lower rates who feel locked in, a new Zillow survey found.  ( 18 min )

Cash flow is the net cash and cash equivalents that move in and out of a company's financial statement.  ( 26 min )

Most banks toughened up their lending standards in the second quarter, and plan to continue to do so in the near future out of concern for the economic outlook, making it harder for businesses and individuals to take out loans.  ( 17 min )

Despite current challenges in the U.S. economy, approximately 75% of mid-sized business owners plan to expand their businesses over the next 12 months.  ( 17 min )

Find out how Americans in their 20s can benefit from a well-thought-out life insurance policy, especially if they are able to build cash value.  ( 26 min )

Netspend and PayPal both allow fund transfers and they work in conjunction with each other. Find out more about Netspend prepaid cards and how the process works.  ( 21 min )

Personal loan rates moved up sharply this week to 20.86%, jumping 31 basis points since last week when the average personal loan rate sat at 20.55%.  ( 18 min )

Find out the pros and cons of borrowing against your life insurance policy to determine if this loan type is the right financial decision for you.  ( 22 min )

Crude oil inventories at the Cushing, Oklahoma, hub fell by 2.9 million barrels in the week ended July 14, the steepest drawdown since October 2021.  ( 17 min )

The first nuclear reactor built from scratch in the U.S. in decades has entered operation at a power plant in Georgia, which could present opportunities for the nuclear industry and investors.  ( 18 min )

Life insurance premium financing lets high net worth individuals buy costly insurance without liquidating assets, but there are risks involved.  ( 22 min )

A capital gains tax is a levy on the profit that an investor makes from the sale of an investment such as stock shares. Here's how to calculate it.  ( 35 min )

Allocational efficiency is the efficient allocation of resources that leads to maximum overall satisfaction in the economy.  ( 19 min )

Performance management helps managers monitor and evaluate employees' work and align it with the company's goals.  ( 22 min )

A subsidiary is a company that is more than 50% owned by another company. The owner is usually referred to as the parent company or holding company.  ( 25 min )

After the Fed's latest rate hike, which may not have been its last, we search for points of weakness and areas of continued strength in the markets with Kenny Polcari. "Irrational exuberance" makes a return as a catchphrase. Is 2023 really like 1996?  ( 19 min )

Cryptocurrencies continue to gain traction with investors around the world. Explore how leading countries are regulating the emerging asset class.  ( 28 min )

U.S. equities advanced at midday on Monday, July 31, 2023, heading for a winning month on strong earnings and easing inflation.  ( 16 min )

A target rate is a key interest rate that a central bank targets to guide monetary policy.  ( 22 min )

The bipartisan bill taps into the public’s overwhelming support for banning stock trading among members of Congress and top White House officials.  ( 19 min )

Mortgage rates climbed again, taking the 30-year and other rate averages to their highest levels in more than two weeks, and the jumbo 30-year average to a 14-year high.  ( 20 min )

The SEC's recent enforcement push seeks to protect cryptocurrency investors.  ( 26 min )

The world's largest retailer by revenue, Walmart, doubled down on its India bet by increasing its stake in Flipkart, an Indian e-commerce player.  ( 18 min )

Onsemi beat estimates on profit, sales, and guidance on increased demand for its automotive and industrial chips. Shares hit an all-time high on the news.  ( 16 min )

Student loan borrowers facing the resumption of payments on federally-held loans in October can now apply for a new kind of repayment plan that offers lower monthly payments.  ( 18 min )

Shares of SoFi Technologies skyrocketed as the online bank posted better-than-expected results on strong loan demand and deposits.  ( 17 min )

Cash-strapped, with $1.3 billion in debt due next year, trucking company Yellow is shuttering operations amid a union standoff.  ( 17 min )

The prime rate is the interest rate that commercial banks charge their most creditworthy customers.  ( 26 min )

Bond funds dominated first-half 2023 global investment flows as investors reached for rising yields, while those same higher yields caused jitters that led to outflows in other asset classes.  ( 18 min )

The federal funds rate is the target interest rate set by the Fed at which commercial banks borrow and lend their extra reserves to one another overnight.  ( 26 min )

Real gross domestic product is an inflation-adjusted measure of the value of all goods and services produced in an economy.  ( 29 min )

Shares of SoFi Networks surged ahead of its earnings report and trucking company Yellow shut down operations as it prepares for bankruptcy. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 17 min )

Overlay refers to an asset management style that uses software to harmonize an investor's separately managed accounts, preventing inefficiencies and ensuring strategies are implemented and coordinated correctly.  ( 19 min )

Homeowners insurance covers the home, your personal property, and liability claims. Find out if you need a special policy to insure a modular or manufactured home.  ( 23 min )

A conditional prepayment rate is an estimate of the percentage of a loan pool's principal that is likely to be paid off prematurely.  ( 20 min )

A reservation of rights letter is provided to the insured party indicating that a claim may not be covered under the policy.  ( 18 min )

How to take short positions on Chinese stocks using long and short exchange traded funds.  ( 18 min )

Long-term care insurance coverage provides for the care of people over age 65 or with a chronic or disabling condition who need constant care.  ( 22 min )

Free cash flow (FCF) represents the cash a company can generate after accounting for capital expenditures needed to maintain or maximize its asset base.  ( 28 min )

Find out more about collateralized mortgage obligations and mortgage-backed securities and the difference between the two asset-backed securities.  ( 18 min )

Voodoo economics is a popular phrase first used by then-presidential candidate George H.W. Bush to cast doubt on Ronald Reagan's economic policy proposals.  ( 21 min )

Discover three exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that investors seeking to emulate the investment strategies of Warren Buffett may wish to consider.  ( 19 min )

Discover how bonds are traded as investment securities and understand the various terms used in bond trading, including par value and market price.  ( 22 min )

A bond's yield to maturity is the total interest it will earn, while its spot rate is the price it is worth at any given time in the bond markets. Here's why a bond's spot rate fluctuates even though its interest rate is set.  ( 21 min )

An exchange traded commodity (ETC) could be colloquially used to refer to a commodity ETF, but an ETC is actually a product name for a specific type of security.  ( 22 min )

Understand the differences between the Sharpe ratio and the Sortino ratio, two risk-adjusted returns on investment calculations, and when to use each one.  ( 19 min )

Discover what CareCredit can be used for, where it is accepted and how it differs from traditional credit cards in relation to health care.  ( 19 min )

Net operating income and operating cash flow are different metrics used in measuring the financial viability of an investment or a company.  ( 18 min )

If you're going to invest in ETFs, you should know the intricacies of expense ratios.  ( 21 min )

Forbearance is a form of repayment relief involving temporarily postponing loan payments, typically for home mortgages or student loans.  ( 27 min )

Equity market and stock market are synonymous. They refer to the exchanges on which shares of public companies are bought and sold.  ( 21 min )

When the employees you interact with at your bank, credit card company, mortgage lender, or other financial institution seem incapable of or unwilling to resolve your complaint, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's process may help you get a better result.  ( 21 min )

QUIDS are tradable debt securities issued in small denominations with long securities and quarterly coupon payments.  ( 21 min )

Advice for couples on the best ways to manage their student debt before and after they get married.  ( 24 min )

The S&P 500 was little changed to start the week on Monday, July 31, 2023, edging 0.2% higher as oil stocks gained on the back of higher oil prices.  ( 1 min )

The Dow closed July with a gain of 3%, moving up 100 points, or 0.28% on the session, as investors watch earnings and prepare for Friday’s job report.  ( 1 min )

Crude oil inventories at the Cushing, Oklahoma, hub fell by 2.9 million barrels in the week ended July 14, the steepest drawdown since October 2021.  ( 1 min )

The first nuclear reactor built from scratch in the U.S. in decades has entered operation at a power plant in Georgia, which could present opportunities for the nuclear industry and investors.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities advanced at midday on Monday, July 31, 2023, heading for a winning month on strong earnings and easing inflation.  ( 1 min )

Shares of SoFi Networks surged ahead of its earnings report and trucking company Yellow shut down operations as it prepares for bankruptcy. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

Amazon shares gained after reporting delivery times to its Prime members in the second quarter were the fastest ever.  ( 1 min )

Even as some of the original meme stocks lose momentum, Tupperware is the newest member of the group with shares rising about 450% in just a month.  ( 1 min )

Johnson & Johnson shares dropped after a judge ruled against its plan to resolve talcum powder-related lawsuits.  ( 1 min )

Disney shares gained as the entertainment giant reportedly brought back two former execs to advise CEO Bob Iger.  ( 1 min )

The world's largest retailer by revenue, Walmart, doubled down on its India bet by increasing its stake in Flipkart, an Indian e-commerce player.  ( 1 min )

Cash-strapped, with $1.3 billion in debt due next year, trucking company Yellow is shuttering operations amid a union standoff.  ( 1 min )

Het Amerikaanse bedrijf Micromobility.com is van plan een bod uit te brengen op de fietsenfabrikant VanMoof. Het Amsterdamse bedrijf werd twee weken geleden failliet verklaard.  ( 3 min )

Het is druk bij binnenspeeltuinen en andere indoorattracties. Door het slechte weer kiezen meer mensen voor een activiteit waarbij zij niet nat worden.  ( 3 min )

Het is druk bij binnenspeeltuinen en andere indoorattracties. Door het slechte weer kiezen meer mensen voor een activiteit waarbij zij niet nat worden.  ( 3 min )

Pierre Cardin dreigt een forse boete te krijgen. Volgens de Europese Commissie heeft het Franse modehuis concurrentieregels geschonden door het merk alleen te verkopen aan specifieke EU-landen en klanten.  ( 3 min )

De prijzen van onze boodschappen blijven ook de komende maanden op een hoog niveau. Consumenten gaan daardoor steeds creatiever inkopen doen. Ze kiezen vaker voor huismerken en kopen hun producten bij discounters of andere prijsvechters.  ( 5 min )

Voeding, producten en diensten in eurolanden zijn in juli gemiddeld 5,3 procent duurder dan een jaar eerder. Daarmee is het inflatiecijfer iets gezakt, maar blijft het nog op grote afstand van de gewenste 2 procent.  ( 4 min )

Facebook-eigenaar Meta moet gegevens van een anonieme Facebook-gebruiker overhandigen aan een man die door deze persoon beschuldigd is van grensoverschrijdend gedrag. Dat oordeelde de rechtbank Den Haag in een kort geding dat de man tegen Meta aanspande.  ( 4 min )

De economie van de eurozone is in de maanden april, mei en juni gegroeid. Volgens het Europese statistiekbureau Eurostat groeide de economie 0,3 procent ten opzichte van een kwartaal eerder.  ( 3 min )

Door een verkeerde afstelling heeft NASA geen contact meer met zijn ruim 45 jaar oude Voyager 2. Vanwege een foutje wijst de antenne van de ruimtesonde niet langer naar de aarde en komen gegevens niet aan.  ( 4 min )

Volkswagen moet een schadevergoeding van 1.500 euro betalen aan een eigenaar van een tweedehands auto met sjoemelsoftware, oordeelde de rechter maandag. Het is voor het eerst dat het bedrijf moet betalen voor een tweedehands model.  ( 4 min )

Heggen, eeuwenoude bomen, velden vol orchideeën en overal wandelpaden langs graanakkers en schapenweiden. In het natuurrijke landschap van Engeland wonen 434 inwoners per vierkante kilometer. Dat zijn er meer dan in Nederland. Kunnen we daar iets van leren?  ( 5 min )

Het Verenigd Koninkrijk verleent meer dan honderd nieuwe olie- en gasvergunningen aan bedrijven voor de winning van brandstoffen in de Noordzee. De Britse regering wil op die manier energieonafhankelijker worden.  ( 2 min )

De inflatie komt deze maand uit op 4,6 procent. De prijzen stijgen gemiddeld minder hard dan in de maanden hiervoor, al is dat aan de kassa niet te merken.  ( 5 min )

Heineken heeft in de eerste helft van 2023 minder bier verkocht. Het bedrijf verhoogde de prijzen, maar kon daarmee een lagere winst niet voorkomen.  ( 3 min )

De omzet van supermarkten was in juni 12 procent hoger dan een jaar eerder. Ze verkochten iets minder producten, maar door de prijsstijgingen kwam er toch meer geld binnen.  ( 3 min )

De inflatie komt deze maand uit op 4,6 procent. De prijzen stijgen gemiddeld minder hard dan in de maanden hiervoor, al is dat aan de kassa niet te merken.  ( 4 min )

Diverse seinen voor de economie stonden de afgelopen tijd op rood. Het aantal faillissementen stijgt, bedrijven durven nauwelijks nog te lenen en ze maken steeds minder. Moeten we ons zorgen maken?  ( 4 min )

Water rights pertain to the legal rights of property owners to access and use bodies of water adjacent to lands they hold.  ( 19 min )

Student loan debt reached $1.77 trillion in 2023 and the Supreme Court has taken steps to prevent it from being eliminated. Here's who owes what and why.  ( 26 min )

The financial considerations are different when you take out a mortgage in your 50s. Here's what you need to review as you calculate the pros and cons.  ( 24 min )

Stellar, which shares similarities with Ripple, is a low-cost, open-source, distributed ledger platform.  ( 21 min )

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is a series of federal regulations passed to prevent future financial crises.  ( 29 min )

Falling behind on bills can lead to financial headaches. Learn what options you may have if you’re unable to keep up with monthly bill payments.  ( 26 min )

Air cargo insurance protects a buyer or seller of goods being transported through the air from damage, loss, and, in some cases, even shipment delays.  ( 22 min )

A war exclusion clause in an insurance policy excludes coverage for acts of war, such as invasions, revolutions, military coups, and terrorism.  ( 19 min )

A Pell Grant is a non-repayable federal subsidy awarded to students for post-secondary education, based on financial need.  ( 27 min )

These companies had the most complaints about student loans reported to the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau. See which lender had the worst record.  ( 27 min )

XRP is the native cryptocurrency of XRP Ledger, an open-source, public blockchain.  ( 24 min )

Read on to find out how 529 plans are eligible for use as a way to pay off a portion of your student loans.  ( 25 min )

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization that promotes global financial stability, encourages international trade, and reduces poverty.  ( 25 min )

Learn about the hierarchy of an investment bank, from the entry-level analyst to the power-wielding managing director, including salary information.  ( 25 min )

Most cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, XRP, and ether are traded via centralized exchanges. Here's how.  ( 22 min )

If you have a car you no longer need and don't plan to trade it in, you may want to sell it yourself. But make sure you know your state's laws.  ( 20 min )

Federal student loans can be subsidized or unsubsidized. Both types have to be paid back with interest, but the government makes some interest payments on subsidized loans.  ( 28 min )

Driverless cars have piqued human interest for centuries. A true driverless car, however, has remained elusive until recently.  ( 25 min )

Student loan forgiveness is a release from having to repay the borrowed sum, in full or in part. It's currently limited to borrowers in certain public service fields.  ( 31 min )

Difference in conditions insurance provides expanded coverage for some perils that are not covered by standard insurance policies.  ( 18 min )

Investing refers to long-term buy-and-hold strategies that earn returns as the investment grows. Trading refers to the buying and selling of securities seeking short-term profit.  ( 24 min )

There are many reasons why it's important to have the right amount of life insurance. Don't let these simple errors leave you unprotected.  ( 26 min )

Term life insurance and universal life insurance have different term lengths and costs to consider. Universal also has a cash value component, which term life does not.  ( 21 min )

Ripple is a blockchain-based digital payment network and protocol with its own cryptocurrency called XRP.  ( 23 min )

Reproduction cost refers to the costs involved with reproducing an asset or property with same specifications as insured property based on current prices.  ( 18 min )

A cedent is a party in an insurance contract who passes the financial obligation for certain potential losses to the insurer.  ( 19 min )

An inverse head and shoulders, also called a head and shoulders bottom, is inverted with the head and shoulders top used to predict reversals in downtrends.  ( 22 min )

Morgan Stanley raised is global market forecast for weight-loss drugs sales by 43% to $77 billion annually by 2030—or almost $10 a year for every person on Earth.  ( 18 min )

Kim Kardashian's Skims is now worth $4 billion. Kardashian owns a 35% stake in the shapewear brand, making up most of the reality star's $1.7 billion net worth.  ( 21 min )

Most states require drivers to carry a certain amount of auto insurance and to be able to prove it if they’re pulled over by police or in an accident.  ( 20 min )

Cost-sharing reductions are a type of federal subsidy distributed as discounts that help reduce out-of-pocket costs for health care expenses.  ( 21 min )

A first-time homebuyer may qualify for special benefits and even tax breaks. And the definition of a first-time homebuyer may surprise you.  ( 25 min )

Opening a crypto exchange account is an essential step in buying SafeMoon crypto. Learn what you need to open a crypto exchange account and how to do it.  ( 26 min )

One other note, you can find me on TechCrunch's Equity podcast, a place where I will show up on a semi-regular basis, including this episode that came out Friday! The announcement runs contrary to what newly appointed CEO David Risher has told reporter Rebecca Bellan in past interviews. Risher, who is known as a big supporter of ebikes, did say the company planned to focus on its core ride-hailing business and become profitable, but it didn't seem like the two-wheeled share service was on the chopping block.  ( 10 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Walmart Inc. paid $1.4 billion to buy Tiger Global’s stake in Flipkart, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing a letter by the New York hedge fund to investors.Most Read from BloombergStocks Are Doing So Well That It May Be Time to Start WorryingBurning Ship’s Operator Says Almost 500 EVs Are on BoardLots of US Homeowners Want to Move. They Just Have Nowhere to GoBodegas Put on Notice as Visa Fights Back on Card SurchargesStocks Crush ‘Year of Bond’ in Biggest Sentiment Shift Si  ( 31 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Walmart Inc. paid $1.4 billion to buy Tiger Global’s stake in Flipkart, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing a letter by the New York hedge fund to investors.Most Read from BloombergStocks Are Doing So Well That It May Be Time to Start WorryingBurning Ship’s Operator Says Almost 500 EVs Are on BoardLots of US Homeowners Want to Move. They Just Have Nowhere to GoBodegas Put on Notice as Visa Fights Back on Card SurchargesStocks Crush ‘Year of Bond’ in Biggest Sentiment Shift Si  ( 7 min )

Walmart has paid $1.4 billion to buy out a large investor in Flipkart, further cementing its control of the Indian e-commerce giant, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.  ( 30 min )

Commercial real estate investors and lenders are slowly confronting an ugly question - if people never again shop in malls or work in offices the way they did before the pandemic, how safe are the fortunes they piled into bricks and mortar? Rising interest rates, stubborn inflation and squally economic conditions are familiar foes to seasoned commercial property buyers, who typically ride out storms waiting for rental demand to rally and the cost of borrowing to fall. With remote working now routine for many office-based firms and consumers habitually shopping online, cities like London, Los Angeles and New York are bloated with buildings local populations no longer want or need.  ( 32 min )

Economists expect to see a gain of 200,000 nonfarm payrolls in the Labor Department's July jobs report coming out Friday, following a 209,000 increase in June.  ( 26 min )

BTC hovered comfortably over $29,300 for much of the weekend but dropped in the hours after Curve Finance tweeted that it had suffered an exploit.  ( 31 min )

Cash-strapped U.S. trucking company Yellow Corp has ceased operations and is filing for bankruptcy after failing to reorganize and refinance over a billion dollars in debt, the Teamsters Union said on Sunday. Yellow, formerly called YRC Worldwide, did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Earlier this month Yellow averted a threatened strike by 22,000 Teamsters-represented workers and last week it said it was exploring opportunities to divest its third-party logistics company.  ( 6 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Chinese firms are lining up to invest in South Korea’s battery industry because they want to use it as a gateway to the US market, undermining the Biden administration’s efforts to limit China’s involvement in the electric car supply chain. Most Read from BloombergStocks Are Doing So Well That It May Be Time to Start WorryingBurning Ship’s Operator Says Almost 500 EVs Are on BoardBodegas Put on Notice as Visa Fights Back on Card SurchargesStocks Crush ‘Year of Bond’ in Biggest Sen  ( 8 min )

Less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp. closed its gates at 12 p.m. Sunday. The post Yellow ceases operations appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 30 min )

Driverless cars have piqued human interest for centuries. A true driverless car, however, has remained elusive until recently.  ( 25 min )

In recent months, we’ve been watching excess savings shrink, consumer debt levels begin to normalize and job growth cool. These are developments that might not lead you to assume that consumer sentiment would be improving. But it is.  ( 13 min )

Michael Gibson, who worked for Thiel for five years, made the claim in his book "Paper Belt on Fire: The Fight for Progress in an Age of Ashes."  ( 7 min )

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MI5 investigated an attempted Chinese takeover of the British satellite company OneWeb before Boris Johnson’s government rescued the company with £400m in taxpayer money, documents have revealed.  ( 32 min )

Stock markets have long moved to their own drummer, responding to forces that are sometimes quite different than what we expect. For investors, the key to success is to figure out just what force – or combination of forces – is going to impact the markets next. In a recent report from the UK-based Chatham House think tank, economy and finance program director Creon Butler points to climate change as the next market game-changer. In fact, Butler sees climate issues causing a sharp market correcti  ( 10 min )

A critical July jobs report and earnings from some of the nation's largest corporations await investors in the week ahead as the outlook for a soft landing in the Federal Reserve's fight against inflation is once again put to the test.  ( 11 min )

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How would you handle early retirement? Instead of having years of investment and growth left, what if you had to start living on your retirement accounts tomorrow? More importantly, what if you had no choice in the matter? A financial advisor can help you prepare for life’s curveballs, including forced retirement. Find a fiduciary advisor […] The post Study Says 40% of Workers Forced Into Early Retirement: Here’s How to Stay Ahead of the Curve appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 9 min )

Around 44% of federal student loan borrowers who begin repayment in October have a new loan service provider.  ( 10 min )

(Bloomberg) -- US stock market traders are almost completely fearless now, which has some strategists bracing for a possible selloff. Most Read from BloombergBurning Ship’s Operator Says Almost 500 EVs Are on BoardBodegas Put on Notice as Visa Fights Back on Card SurchargesStocks Crush ‘Year of Bond’ in Biggest Sentiment Shift Since ‘99The Pizza That’s Taking Over the USSpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket Deploys Massive SatelliteThe S&P 500 Index has gained 19% this year, pushing investors off the sidel  ( 33 min )

Investors are no longer happy with big price increases paired with volume declines.  ( 25 min )

UCLA researchers studied 2,500 companies to determine which could reap the most benefit from the productivity gains generative AI enables.  ( 28 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A $2.6 billion deal announced last week has set the stage for a potentially landmark shift in the metal and mining investment landscape: the arrival of Saudi Arabia as a pivotal player. Most Read from BloombergBurning Ship’s Operator Says Almost 500 EVs Are on BoardBodegas Put on Notice as Visa Fights Back on Card SurchargesStocks Crush ‘Year of Bond’ in Biggest Sentiment Shift Since ‘99The Pizza That’s Taking Over the USSpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket Deploys Massive SatelliteThe agre  ( 34 min )

Earnings reports also from Uber Technologies, Pfizer and Kraft Heinz are expected to shed light on how consumer spending is holding up amid rising interest rates and easing inflation.  ( 25 min )

The industry is trying to rebound from years of losses owing to storms, fires and inflation.  ( 21 min )

Cash-like investments are offering their highest rates since 2001, offsetting rising interest costs.  ( 26 min )

AI, artificial intelligence, has come into its own in recent years. Machine learning technology has found its way into a wide range of day-to-day activities, from internet searching to marketing and advertising to just driving down the highway. Artificial intelligence promises to change the way that we interact with the world and with computers, and the launch of ‘generative AI,’ embodied in real-language chatbots like ChatGPT, shows just how close that promise is. The emergence of any new techn  ( 35 min )

It was a dire warning. Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng was told in no uncertain terms last September that his financial war chest was evaporating.  ( 33 min )

Saudi Arabian Mining Company, known as Ma'aden, has agreed to acquire a 10% stake in Brazil's base metals company Vale, it said in a bourse statement on Sunday, as part of a strategy to invest in global mining assets. Ma'aden, through Manara, its joint venture established with the Public Investment Fund, on Thursday signed a binding agreement to acquire the 10% stake in Vale Base Metals, based on an enterprise value of $26 billion. "Manara’s investment into Vale will play a key role in helping it expand the production of copper and nickel across its asset portfolio, which are critical to the development of new technologies that will benefit the global energy transition," the company statement said.  ( 30 min )

Investing.com -- Here is your weekly Pro Recap of the past week's biggest headlines in the electric vehicle space: Tesla is knocking on India’s door; Stellantis and rivals come together to challenge Tesla's charging-standard dominance; and an electrifying alliance between Volkswagen and Xpeng.  ( 8 min )

Online sellers Shein and Temu are fighting in U.S. courts, alleging dirty tricks as they duel for workers and suppliers back in China.  ( 25 min )

In de serie Koplopers bezoekt NU.nl deze zomer duurzame projecten die ons een kijkje in de toekomst van energie, voedsel en bouw geven. Deze week: een montagesysteem dat het mogelijk maakt om zonnepanelen op veel meer daken te krijgen.  ( 5 min )

In de serie Koplopers bezoekt NU.nl deze zomer duurzame projecten die ons een kijkje in de toekomst van energie, voedsel en bouw geven. Deze week: een montagesysteem dat het mogelijk maakt om zonnepanelen op veel meer daken te krijgen.  ( 5 min )

Israël gaat 24,5 miljard euro investeren in uitbreiding van het spoornetwerk. Dat maakte de Israëlische premier Benjamin Netanyahu zondag bekend.  ( 3 min )

Pinnen in vreemde valuta, geld opnemen met je creditcard of een gang naar het wisselkantoor kunnen meer geld kosten dan nodig. Tenzij je goed oplet. Pin dus niet direct naast het Louvre en let op waarvoor je je creditcard gebruikt.  ( 4 min )

Frankrijk wil een betere toegang tot de Chinese markt en ook een "evenwichtigere" handelsrelatie met het land. Dat heeft de Franse minister van Financiën Bruno Le Maire gezegd na gesprekken met hoge Chinese functionarissen, onder wie vicepremier He Lifeng.  ( 4 min )

Oekraïne heeft komende winter voldoende energie om woningen te verwarmen en de lichten te laten branden, ondanks de zware Russische aanvallen op belangrijke energie-infrastructuur in het land. Dat heeft de Oekraïense energieminister German Galjoesjenko gezegd in een interview.  ( 3 min )

Bruiloften met tweehonderd gasten zijn niet langer de norm, zien weddingplanners. Bruidsparen kiezen er steeds vaker voor om verre familieleden en kennissen thuis te laten. Geld is niet het voornaamste motief.  ( 4 min )

Morgan Stanley raised is global market forecast for weight-loss drugs sales by 43% to $77 billion annually by 2030—or almost $10 a year for every person on Earth.  ( 1 min )

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Cryptocurrency futures are futures contracts that allow investors to place bets on a cryptocurrency's future price without owning the cryptocurrency.  ( 25 min )

Here are the key differences between Bitcoin and Ripple's XRP, both popular decentralized cryptocurrency systems.  ( 23 min )

Hey, friends, welcome to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s roundup of the week in tech news. This week, WiR covers the improving quality of AI porn generators and the ethical dilemmas they raise; Twitter rebranding to "X"; and hackers infecting Call of Duty with self-spreading malware. Elsewhere, we dive into a North Korean hacking group, foreign Chinese visitors' newfound ability to go cashless, and the rollout of Sam Altman's Worldcoin eyeball-scanning crypto project.  ( 9 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Hiring in the US probably increased at a healthy yet more moderate clip this month, representing a vote of confidence about the demand outlook after a solid first half of the year.Most Read from BloombergBurning Ship’s Operator Says Almost 500 EVs Are on BoardBodegas Put on Notice as Visa Fights Back on Card SurchargesStocks Crush ‘Year of Bond’ in Biggest Sentiment Shift Since ‘99The Pizza That’s Taking Over the USSpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket Deploys Massive SatelliteThe closely wa  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bets on a bond-market rally aren’t in the clear just yet.Most Read from BloombergBodegas Put on Notice as Visa Fights Back on Card SurchargesThe Pizza That’s Taking Over the USBurning Ship’s Operator Says Almost 500 EVs Are on BoardSpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket Deploys Massive SatelliteStocks Crush ‘Year of Bond’ in Biggest Sentiment Shift Since ‘99Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday appeared to give traders the positive signal they’ve been waiting for — that the central  ( 33 min )

A four-branch bank in southwestern Kansas became the fourth bank to be seized by regulators so far this year and the fifth to fold.  ( 7 min )

One of the oldest and biggest U.S. trucking businesses has been wrecked by a string of mergers that left it saddled with debt and has been stalled by a standoff with the Teamsters union.  ( 27 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The great credit tightening is finally approaching on both sides of the Atlantic, if the latest surveys of bankers are anything to go by. Most Read from BloombergThe Pizza That’s Taking Over the USSpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket Deploys Massive SatelliteChina’s Push to Expand BRICS Membership FaltersBodegas Put on Notice as Visa Fights Back on Card SurchargesTraders Are Risking It All on Bets That Market Boom Will LastAfter delivering a fresh interest-rate hike Wednesday, Federal Reser  ( 33 min )

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GE's stock is hitting 52-week highs, as it advances in its multi-year turnaround plan.  ( 10 min )

Canary Wharf is at its emptiest since 2005, according to new analysis, compounding fears over the future of the financial district as big names continue to abandon their offices.  ( 31 min )

Amazon and Microsoft have warned that their investment in Britain is threatened by moves to loosen their stranglehold on the £15bn cloud computing market, in the latest escalation of tensions between regulators and Big Tech.  ( 8 min )

(Bloomberg) -- All the chatter back in December was that 2023 was to be the “year of the bond.” And for a brief moment or two in the winter, that call — and the economic doom-and-gloom that underpinned it — looked right.Most Read from BloombergBodegas Put on Notice as Visa Fights Back on Card SurchargesThe Pizza That’s Taking Over the USBurning Ship’s Operator Says Almost 500 EVs Are on BoardSpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket Deploys Massive SatelliteChina’s Push to Expand BRICS Membership FaltersIt is  ( 32 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- The world’s largest payment network is making changes to how it deals with merchants who want to charge customers extra when paying with a credit card.Most Read from BloombergThe Pizza That’s Taking Over the USLargest US Grid Declares Emergency Alert For July 27China’s Push to Expand BRICS Membership FaltersTraders Are Risking It All on Bets That Market Boom Will LastSpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket Deploys Massive SatelliteIn recent months, Visa Inc. lowered the maximum amount retailer  ( 9 min )

This method of identifying the cost basis of the stocks you buy and sell can help you pay less in capital gains taxes.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- With the Federal Reserve nearing the end of its most disruptive monetary-tightening campaign in a generation, a softening US dollar is poised to boost profit growth for nearly half of the companies in the S&P 500 Index over the next year. Most Read from BloombergBurning Ship’s Operator Says Almost 500 EVs Are on BoardBodegas Put on Notice as Visa Fights Back on Card SurchargesThe Pizza That’s Taking Over the USStocks Crush ‘Year of Bond’ in Biggest Sentiment Shift Since ‘99SpaceX  ( 33 min )

Boaz Weinstein’s Saba Capital has been buying up shares in three closed-end funds.  ( 25 min )

A new study shows more than half of the 115,000 new semiconductor manufacturing jobs created this decade could go unfilled.  ( 19 min )

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If you're saving for retirement, a broad market index portfolio is typically a good option. Investing in a target date fund or S&P 500 index fund, for instance, are low-cost ways to gain broad market exposure. However, newly published research … Continue reading → The post This Type of Portfolio Could Help You Retire With 20% More Money Than Index Funds appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 9 min )

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It's a grim retirement forecast for Generation X workers–those who are now between the ages of 41 and 56. Many in the so-called latchkey kid generation, who may have muddled through a childhood with less parent hand-holding than millennials and boomers, are now in need of some serious nurturing, according to a new report published by the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS).  ( 9 min )

Fact-Checked by: Jeff White | Edited by: Mike Obel The prospect of investing a large sum of money can be both exhilarating and daunting. With the right approach, there’s a potential for significant wealth growth, but there’s also inherent risk involved. The importance of sound asset diversification and risk management can’t be overstated. They can […] The post How to Invest Large Sums of Money appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 8 min )

Many people dream of owning a chunk of land and putting their dream house on it. Maybe you fantasize about pulling out all the stops and designing a home with every feature you've ever wanted. Well, to make that dream, … Continue reading → The post How to Buy Land and Build Your Dream House appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 33 min )

The middle class has long been considered the backbone of the American economy. But the American middle class is shrinking. The percentage of adults living in middle-income households in the United States fell by more than 10 percentage points over … Continue reading → The post What It Takes to Be Middle Class in America's Largest Cities – 2023 Study appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 10 min )

(Bloomberg) -- As Bitcoin roars back after a year of crypto industry scandals and losses, Mike Novogratz says one man in particular gives him reason to stay bullish.Most Read from BloombergBurning Ship’s Operator Says Almost 500 EVs Are on BoardBodegas Put on Notice as Visa Fights Back on Card SurchargesStocks Crush ‘Year of Bond’ in Biggest Sentiment Shift Since ‘99The Pizza That’s Taking Over the USSpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket Deploys Massive Satellite“The most important thing that happened this  ( 33 min )

C.F. Martin & Co. in Pennsylvania, established nearly 200 years ago, is adjusting to a changing economy.  ( 22 min )

Toy company Mattel, the maker of Barbie dolls, reported a surprise profit in the second quarter, as the success and promotional impact of the box office hit Barbie offset lower toy sales.  ( 19 min )

The U.S. is on the verge of facing significant challenges as negotiations between UPS workers and the parcel courier's management remain unresolved. If an agreement isn't reached, approximately 340,000 employees could go on strike next month, resulting in widespread consequences for the nation. The last UPS strike in 1997 had far-reaching effects. With the company's operations slowing to a near standstill, other shipping carriers like FedEx Corp. and the U.S. Postal Service struggled to manage t  ( 31 min )

Passive bond funds have beaten active managers since the U.S. central bank started tightening interest rates.  ( 25 min )

The cloud software provider has kept sales growth strong, setting up a big AI upsell.  ( 25 min )

The banks with sizable deposit declines in the second quarter were some of the biggest lenders in the industry.  ( 10 min )

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Some companies thrived after changing their name, but other's quickly made a U-turn when the response went sour. Questions remain if Twitter's renaming to X will succeed.  ( 20 min )

“My biggest concern is that there’s insufficient urgency,” the billionaire tells energy executives.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Europe’s car and chemical makers are at risk of losing competitiveness to China and the US as both industries face persistently high energy costs during the transition to cleaner fuels, according to the head of one of the continent’s leading ports.Most Read from BloombergLargest US Grid Declares Emergency Alert For July 27The Pizza That’s Taking Over the USChina’s Push to Expand BRICS Membership FaltersClear Led a Flyer Carrying Ammo Under a False Name to TSA, Sparking ProbeSubway  ( 6 min )

Though earnings dipped last quarter, oil giants together added $14 billion in profits to their cash piles and are hunting for potential acquisitions.  ( 26 min )

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Florida has long had hurricanes. But climate change is kicking in, the population of the state is growing, and private insurers are leaving the state. The result: skyrocketing premiums and costly litigation.  ( 26 min )

Cryptocurrency futures are futures contracts that allow investors to place bets on a cryptocurrency's future price without owning the cryptocurrency.  ( 25 min )

An act of God is a phrase used to describe an event outside of human control, such as a natural disaster.  ( 21 min )

The bond market can be broken down into three main groups: issuers, underwriters, and purchasers. Learn what each set of players is responsible for.  ( 22 min )

Here are the key differences between Bitcoin and Ripple's XRP, both popular decentralized cryptocurrency systems.  ( 23 min )

A cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is made to Social Security and Supplemental Security Income to adjust benefits to counteract the effects of inflation.  ( 24 min )

Learn what the major factors are that can lead to changes in a company's dividend payouts and drive increases in dividends per share.  ( 21 min )

A lien is an encumbrance, but not all encumbrances are liens. Learn about the distinction between these two property rights.  ( 19 min )

Issue-age policy refers to healthcare insurance whose premium rate is dependent on the age of the individual who purchases it.  ( 22 min )

The dividend discount model (DDM) is only as good as your assumptions make it. Learn how this model can work for you in valuing stocks.  ( 22 min )

When a CD reaches its maturity date, you have a few options. In this guide, we'll take you through them.  ( 22 min )

A bank run is when many customers withdraw their deposits simultaneously over concerns about the bank's solvency. Learn what governments do to try to prevent bank runs.  ( 27 min )

Certificates of deposit (CDs) and savings accounts are two ways to earn interest on your savings. Here's how to decide which is right for you.  ( 24 min )

A holding company is a company that owns other companies and oversees their operations but exists solely to operate those subsidiaries.  ( 25 min )

Mortgage servicing rights (MSR) allow a third party to purchase rights to service their mortgages.  ( 21 min )

How blockchain ETFs work and the risks associated with such theme-based investments.  ( 21 min )

This method of identifying the cost basis of the stocks you buy and sell can help you pay less in capital gains taxes.  ( 23 min )

A new study shows more than half of the 115,000 new semiconductor manufacturing jobs created this decade could go unfilled.  ( 19 min )

Toy company Mattel, the maker of Barbie dolls, reported a surprise profit in the second quarter, as the success and promotional impact of the box office hit Barbie offset lower toy sales.  ( 18 min )

Employers looking for the best talent must be efficient and open to negotiating, according to Robert Half survey results.  ( 17 min )

SEC Form 10 is a filing with the SEC used to register a class of securities in preparation for potential trading on U.S. exchanges.  ( 21 min )

A vendor take-back mortgage is when the buyer borrows funds from the seller to help finance the purchase of the property.  ( 20 min )

Some companies thrived after changing their name, but other's quickly made a U-turn when the response went sour. Questions remain if Twitter's renaming to X will succeed.  ( 20 min )

Unlike stocks, most bonds are traded over the counter (OTC) in secondary market rather than through exchanges due to their diversity and difficulty in listing current prices.  ( 21 min )

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) aims to reflect the stock market by tracking the titans of U.S. industry. What did that mean in 1896?  ( 19 min )

Toy company Mattel, the maker of Barbie dolls, reported a surprise profit in the second quarter, as the success and promotional impact of the box office hit Barbie offset lower toy sales.  ( 1 min )

Farmaceut Johnson & Johnson mag een faillissementszaak niet gebruiken om tienduizenden mensen onder druk te zetten om een schikking van omgerekend 8 miljard euro te accepteren. Dat heeft een Amerikaanse rechter bepaald.  ( 4 min )

Adidas gaat opnieuw een deel van de spullen die voortkwamen uit de samenwerking met Ye verkopen. Die samenwerking werd verbroken na antisemitische uitlatingen van de rapper.  ( 3 min )

Adidas gaat opnieuw een deel van de spullen verkopen die voortkwamen uit de samenwerking met Kanye West. Die samenwerking werd verbroken na antisemitische uitlatingen van de rapper, die inmiddels door het leven gaat als Ye.  ( 3 min )

De Europese Unie heeft de financiële hulp aan Niger stopgezet vanwege de militaire staatsgreep in het land. Een generaal wierp zich vrijdag op als de nieuwe leider van het land.  ( 4 min )

Het Internationaal Monetair Fonds gaat Argentinië omgerekend zo'n 6,8 miljard euro lenen. Dat geld is bedoeld om het noodlijdende land economisch gezien op de been te houden nu Argentinië in de aanloop naar de verkiezingen waarschijnlijk weer een turbulente periode tegemoetgaat.  ( 4 min )

Formule 1-fans zijn nog niet te laat als ze nog een overnachting in Zandvoort willen boeken voor tijdens het raceweekend van over minder dan een maand. Verschillende campings en vakantieparken hebben in het laatste weekend van augustus nog plek.  ( 4 min )

Formule 1-fans zijn niet te laat om een overnachting te boeken tijdens het raceweekend over minder dan een maand in Zandvoort. Verschillende campings en vakantieparken hebben in het laatste weekend van augustus nog plek.  ( 4 min )

Some companies thrived after changing their name, but other's quickly made a U-turn when the response went sour. Questions remain if Twitter's renaming to X will succeed.  ( 1 min )

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The debt-laden freight carrier dismissed parts of its sales force, business staff and IT workers as it prepares a bankruptcy filing.  ( 26 min )

A New Jersey bankruptcy judge threw out the second chapter 11 case that Johnson & Johnson filed to resolve its mass talc liabilities, again shutting down the healthcare-product company’s plan to achieve an $8.9 billion settlement.  ( 29 min )

Analysts weigh in on Alphabet, Meta Platforms, Sherwin-Williams, Boeing, RTX Corp., and FS KKR Capital.  ( 26 min )

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The Liberty Media cluster of companies is dauntingly complicated for investors. Now may be the right time to get in.  ( 25 min )

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A resilient U.S. economy and expectations of a nearing peak in the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy tightening cycle are emboldening stock investors, even as worries persist over rising valuations and the potential for inflation to rebound. The S&P 500 is up nearly 19% this year after gaining around 1% in the past week. One key factor driving stocks higher has been the view that the economy is moving towards a so-called Goldilocks scenario of ebbing consumer prices and strong growth that many believe is a healthy backdrop for stocks.  ( 8 min )

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A judge in Florida on Friday refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees against Disney’s efforts to neutralize the governor's takeover of Disney World’s governing district. The judge in state court in Orlando denied Disney's motion in the lawsuit that says the company wrongly stripped appointees of powers over design and construction at Disney World when it made agreements with predecessors, who were supporters. The case is one of two lawsuits stemming from the takeover, which was retaliation for the company’s public opposition to the so-called Don’t Say Gay legislation championed by DeSantis and Republican lawmakers.  ( 7 min )

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Because container liner profits plummeted off an extraordinarily high peak, some carriers are still posting hefty profits despite huge declines. The post Container shipping giant CMA CGM still earning over billion a quarter appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Natural gas tycoon Charif Souki has put his sprawling Colorado ranch into bankruptcy in order to repay lenders he alleges undermined earlier attempts to retire his personal debt and tanked the value of Tellurian Inc.Most Read from BloombergLargest US Grid Declares Emergency Alert For July 27The Pizza That’s Taking Over the USClear Led a Flyer Carrying Ammo Under a False Name to TSA, Sparking ProbeChina’s Push to Expand BRICS Membership FaltersSubway Offers Free Sandwiches That Com  ( 7 min )

A pair of money managers offer some of their favorite small-cap stocks, from snack foods to bearings to airplane leasing. They’re relatively cheap and poised to outperform many of the large-caps.  ( 27 min )

See what today's best CD rates are in every term and how they compare to the previous day's top rates. We track daily CD rates from more than 200 banks and credit unions.  ( 20 min )

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Apple, Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) was rising about 1.6% on Friday, continuing to trek mostly north within a rising channel pattern, which Benzinga called out on July 19. The Cupertino, California-based company’s pattern is bullish, at least for the short-term. Apple is also trading in an inside bar pattern, indicating a period of consolidation, which is usually followed by a continuation move in the direction of the current trend. An inside bar pattern has more validity on larger time frames (four-hour  ( 8 min )

(Bloomberg) -- After more than a decade, New York Community Bancorp has finally won over JPMorgan analysts.Most Read from BloombergThe Pizza That’s Taking Over the USLargest US Grid Declares Emergency Alert For July 27China’s Push to Expand BRICS Membership FaltersClear Led a Flyer Carrying Ammo Under a False Name to TSA, Sparking ProbeSubway Offers Free Sandwiches That Come With a Lifetime CommitmentThis year the regional bank scooped up the failed Signature Bank’s deposits and lured six privat  ( 7 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Industrial shares are on a tear, junk-bond spreads are narrowing, quants are ramping up Treasury shorts and everyone is piling into stocks.Most Read from BloombergLargest US Grid Declares Emergency Alert For July 27BOJ Sends Yields Soaring With Surprise Change to Rate LimitSubway Offers Free Sandwiches That Come With a Lifetime CommitmentChina’s Push to Expand BRICS Membership FaltersWall Street Rekindles Risk-On ‘Goldilocks’ Trade: Markets WrapWhat once was a posture of skepticis  ( 8 min )

Stocks rose after another indicator showed inflation pressures continue to ease in the US.  ( 7 min )

Ford Motor Company shares tumbled as the carmaker warned that EV adoption is proving slower than anticipated, and hundreds of thousands of its popular F-150 trucks were recalled.  ( 18 min )

The stock rallied on Friday in response to the chip maker's financial results but analysts foresee near-term pressures.  ( 26 min )

While shares of Ford were falling Friday, weighed down by downbeat news about its EV line, some other electric automakers were rising to finish the week. One was Tesla, shares of which were  ( 22 min )

Market moves this week offer a chance for investors to scoop up some attractive names following selloffs.  ( 26 min )

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have had their share of tough times since the beginning of 2022, but 2023 seems to be ushering in a more positive view by analysts, and July has seen a number of stock upgrades and increased price targets. Analysts are seeing better times ahead, assuming the Federal Reserve eases up on the severity and duration of interest rate hikes. Goldman Sachs' recent revision of recession odds from 25% to 20% over the next year is also augmenting the projections for RE  ( 33 min )

During earnings season, some investors must decide whether to await earnings reports before purchasing shares of stocks they've been monitoring, while others contemplate whether it's better to hold or sell the stocks they already own before the reports are released. One ironic thing about Wall Street's reaction to earnings is that sometimes whether a company beats or misses estimates holds more significance than whether the actual earnings — or funds from operations (FFO) for most real estate in  ( 32 min )

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After years of financial struggles, Yellow is reportedly preparing for bankruptcy and seeing customers leave in large numbers — heightening risk for future liquidation. While no official decision has been announced by the company, the prospect of bankruptcy has renewed attention around Yellow's ongoing negotiations with unionized workers, a $700 million pandemic-era loan from the government and other bills the trucker has racked up over time. Yellow, formerly known as YRC Worldwide Inc., is one of the nation's largest less-than-truckload carriers.  ( 8 min )

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Yellow is firing an unknown number of nonunion employees who work in sales, information technology and customer service. The post Yellow lays off portions of at least 3 major corporate teams appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 7 min )

Alcoa is out of favor on Wall Street, and it’s getting worse. The stock has slid right along with sentiment. Shares are down about 30% over the past 12 months, while the S&P 500 is up 13%.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Dell Technologies Inc. Co-Chief Operating Officer Chuck Whitten is resigning next month as the hardware giant grapples with a historic slowdown in computer demand.Most Read from BloombergLargest US Grid Declares Emergency Alert For July 27BOJ Sends Yields Soaring With Surprise Change to Rate LimitSubway Offers Free Sandwiches That Come With a Lifetime CommitmentChina’s Push to Expand BRICS Membership FaltersS&P 500 Up 1% as ‘Goldilocks’ Data Embolden Bulls: Markets Wrap“After disc  ( 7 min )

Roku stock soared double-digits on Friday on the heels of solid Q2 earnings but a "muted" TV ad market will challenge the company in the back half of the year.  ( 32 min )

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives picked up coverage of the company with an Outperform rating and a $25 target price.  ( 26 min )

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A judge is expected to rule soon on whether J&J can use a controversial bankruptcy strategy to dispose of roughly 100,000 claims.  ( 10 min )

The stock was down by a double-digit percentage after the company said it would cut shipments to counter rising inventory in its sales channels.  ( 26 min )

Block upgraded, Southwest downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls  ( 33 min )

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Stocks were setting up for a rebound on Friday after another indication inflation pressures continue to ease in the US.  ( 7 min )

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It’s no secret that the big gains in the stock market this year have been on account of only a select number of equities surging ahead – namely, the Mega Caps, and mostly ones with AI exposure. While that has raised concerns among market watchers that the rally is not really as strong as it appears and masks a more fragile market, Sharmin Mossavar-Rahmani, head of the investment strategy group at Goldman Sachs, disagrees with such a prognosis. In fact, Mossavar-Rahmani thinks that if history is  ( 10 min )

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Stocks were setting up for a rebound on Friday after another indication inflation pressures continue to ease in the US.  ( 7 min )

A renewed focus on lower costs and doing what it does best could help Walt Disney stock recover from a long slump.  ( 44 min )

U.S. annual inflation slowed considerably in June, likely pushing the Federal Reserve closer to ending its fastest interest rate hiking cycle since the 1980s. Inflation as measured by the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index increased 0.2% last month after edging up 0.1% in May, the Commerce Department said on Friday. The annual core PCE price index rose 4.6% in May.  ( 6 min )

It’s a merger Friday, and that means payday for shareholders of Reata Pharmaceuticals. Shares of Reata, which specializes in developing drugs to treat rare neurologic diseases, are up 51% in premarket trading. Biogen announced it [plans to acquire Reata](https://www.wsj.com/articles/biogen-to-buy-r  ( 22 min )

Procter & Gamble reports fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $1.37 a share on revenue of $20.6 billon, beating Wall Street forecasts.  ( 26 min )

P&G CEO Jon Moeller offers up a promising outlook on inflation in the U.S.  ( 8 min )

XPeng shares caught another upgrade following this week's announcement of a new partnership with Volkswagen. T  ( 26 min )

The deal would bolster the biotech company’s portfolio of treatments for neuromuscular and rare diseases.  ( 24 min )

Biogen will acquire Reata for $172.50 a share in cash, expanding its portfolio of neuromuscular disease treatments.  ( 26 min )

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Procter & Gamble reports fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $1.37 a share on revenue of $20.6 billon, beating Wall Street forecasts.  ( 26 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Exxon Mobil Corp. fell short of analysts’ expectations with a third straight drop in profit — the longest decline since the 2014-2016 oil-market crash — amid weaker natural gas prices and shrinking returns from fuel sales. Most Read from BloombergLargest US Grid Declares Emergency Alert For July 27Subway Offers Free Sandwiches That Come With a Lifetime CommitmentBOJ Sends Yields Soaring With Surprise Change to Rate LimitHawkish Tone in Japan Is All It Takes to Rattle Global Market  ( 9 min )

Biogen said it would buy biotech firm Reata Pharmaceuticals for roughly $6.5 billion to expand its presence in the rare disease drugs market. Biogen will pay $172.50 per share in cash, which represents a 58.9% premium to Reata's last closing price. It expects to finance the acquisition with cash on hand, supplemented by the issuance of term debt, Biogen said.  ( 6 min )

The car maker reported earnings per share of 78 cents and an operating profit of $3.8 billion. Wall Street was looking for 54 cents and $3.2 billion, respectively.  ( 26 min )

"I’m a long-term optimist, but we gotta face these issues," Jamie Dimon says in a wide-ranging interview with Louisville Business First.  ( 19 min )

Exxon Mobil Corp on Friday reported a 56% slump in second-quarter profit, joining rivals hurt by a sharp drop in energy prices but delivering results in line with an earnings preview the oil major released earlier this month. Chevron Corp, Shell and TotalEnergies have reported profit falls of 48%, 56% and 49%, respectively. Yet excluding last year's record second quarter, Exxon posted its strongest result for the months of April to June in more than a decade, helped by cost cuts and the sale of less profitable assets.  ( 8 min )

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Procter & Gamble Co beat analysts' estimates for quarterly sales on Friday, as the consumer goods giant benefited from multiple price hikes and resilient demand for its cleaning products, paper towels and other household products. The Tide detergent maker's fourth-quarter net sales rose to $20.55 billion, from $19.52 billion a year earlier. Analysts on average had expected $19.98 billion, according to IBES data from Refinitiv.  ( 6 min )

Consumers were still paying more for premium brands including Tide, boosting quarterly sales even as volumes dropped.  ( 25 min )

Stocks were setting up for a rebound on Friday, as investors prepared for the release of the Federal Reserve's favorite inflation measure and after a surprise Bank of Japan rate shift rattled markets.  ( 7 min )

Appetite for solar equipment has been tepid in the United States due to lukewarm demand in states such as Texas and Arizona where cheaper electricity prices make the economics of residential solar less attractive. Shares of rival SolarEdge Technologies Inc, which is expected to report results on August 1, slid 6.3%.  ( 7 min )

Exxon Mobil Corp joined its rivals reporting a 56% slump in second quarter profit from a year ago, hurt by a drop in energy prices, in line with the midpoint of the company's earnings preview released earlier this month. Oil majors' profits fell sharply in the quarter from record levels a year earlier as oil and gas prices came off last year's highs that were driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Profits at Chevron Corp, Shell and TotalEnergies shrank by 48%, 56%, 49% in the quarter, respectively.  ( 8 min )

The Dow snapped its longest winning streak since 1987 in the previous session as U.S. Treasury yields pressured stocks lower after news that the Bank of Japan will allow long-term interest rates to rise. On Friday, the Bank of Japan made its yield curve control policy more flexible and loosened its defense of a long-term interest rate cap, in moves seen by investors as a prelude to an eventual shift away from massive monetary stimulus. Chipmaker Intel on Thursday posted a surprise quarterly profit as a PC market slump started to ease, and forecast third-quarter earnings above Wall Street expectations, sending its shares up 7.1% in premarket trading.  ( 8 min )

Intel stock climbed Friday after its revenue forecast beat expectations but there are still concerns about competition from Nvidia and AMD for data-center chips.  ( 26 min )

A look at past years shows that hot starts like 2023 usually end well for investors.  ( 7 min )

The investing factor behind Warren Buffett’s success is due for a strong run—or is it?  ( 25 min )

Intel reports a surprise second-quarter profit, Ford delays its electric-vehicle production goals, Roku posts a narrower-than-expected loss, and Enphase Energy's revenue forecast misses expectations.  ( 26 min )

U.S. stock market futures were pointing to a positive open on Friday after the previous day’s falls, with investors looking forward to key inflation and employment cost data. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were up 117 points, or 0.3%, early on Friday. The Dow snapped a 13-day winning streak o  ( 13 min )

Investors in a high tax bracket can lock in an effective after-tax yield of 5% to 7% in very safe securities.  ( 26 min )

France's Atos raised its full-year organic revenue growth target on Friday, pointing to improving commercial traction and high demand, even as its half-year sales came slightly below expectations. The IT consultancy group expects its 2023 organic revenue to be in line with last year's or to rise by up to 2%, compared to its prior range of -1% to 1%. Its revenue for the six months through June was 5.5 billion euros ($6 billion), below the 5.57 billion euros expected by analysts polled by Refinitiv Eikon.  ( 6 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The Bank of Japan jolted financial markets by loosening its grip on bond yields in Governor Kazuo Ueda’s first surprise move since taking the helm, a step that will likely spur talk of potential policy normalization to come. The yen whipsawed to give back some of its earlier sharp gains against the dollar.Most Read from BloombergSubway Offers Free Sandwiches That Come With a Lifetime CommitmentLargest US Grid Declares Emergency Alert For July 27US 10-Year Yield Hits 4% as BOJ Worr  ( 8 min )

A renewed focus on lower costs and doing what it does best could help Walt Disney stock recover from a long slump.  ( 44 min )

The letter sent by Leslie Brock, chief of the AG's public finance division, to lawyers who work on bond deals in Texas said that officials are seeking to determine whether Wells Fargo has a practice or policy that "discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association," Bloomberg News reported. "We have been cooperating with the Texas AG's Office and continue to affirm our standing letter that was provided to that office," the company said. The public finance division, which oversees most municipal bond offerings in Texas, will decide by Aug. 25 whether the bank is a "discriminating company," according to Bloomberg News.  ( 7 min )

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"He virtually came close to saying there's balanced risks out there," Siegel said of Powell.  ( 30 min )

The troubled trucking company is seeking to raise cash and stave off a potential bankruptcy filing.  ( 25 min )

Reverse psychology can be considered a desired quality in the stock market. It is only natural to gravitate toward the leaders in any field, and an investor’s urge to hop on the latest surging stock in search of those sweet gains is understandable. However, anyone familiar with the ins and outs of investing will repeatedly say that overused mantra: ‘buy low, sell high.’ In recognizing that low price, investors can turn to Wall Street’s pros for help. The analysts have been busy lately, picking o  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- (This story was originally published on March 29. Bank of Japan policymakers meet today, with investors speculating that they will loosen their tight grip on interest rates.)Most Read from BloombergSubway Offers Free Sandwiches That Come With a Lifetime CommitmentLargest US Grid Declares Emergency Alert For July 27US 10-Year Yield Hits 4% as BOJ Worry Lifts Yen: Markets WrapFed Raises Interest Rates to 22-Year High, Leaves Door Open for MoreUS Growth Accelerates to 2.4% on Resilie  ( 35 min )

U.S. equities rallied on Friday, July 28, 2023 after a report showing inflation cooled in June, and the S&P 500 rose 1%.  ( 1 min )

The Dow Jones recovered from yesterday’s selloff to gain 0.5% as investors hoped that slowing inflation would end Fed rate hikes.  ( 1 min )

Markets bounced back at midday on Friday, July 28, 2023 from yesterday's selloff and were heading for a winning week on the latest report showing inflation easing.  ( 1 min )

Intel shares jumped after the chipmaker reported higher-than-expected revenue on strong PC sales and shares of Ford fell after the automaker revealed slow EV adoption in its earnings report. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

Ford Motor Company shares tumbled as the carmaker warned that EV adoption is proving slower than anticipated, and hundreds of thousands of its popular F-150 trucks were recalled.  ( 1 min )

Biogen said it was buying Reata Pharmaceuticals for $7.3 billion, expanding its rare disease treatment portfolio.  ( 1 min )

Understand how split-dollar life insurance plans between an employer and employee are designed and about their tax regulations.  ( 22 min )

Subprime is a classification of borrowers with tarnished or limited credit histories. Subprime loans are perceived as riskier, so lenders charge higher interest rates on them.  ( 22 min )

The Dow Jones recovered from yesterday’s selloff to gain 0.5% as investors hoped that slowing inflation would end Fed rate hikes.  ( 17 min )

Bloomberg is synonymous with investment information. Its media outlet and software/hardware are used by most, if not all, professional money managers.  ( 21 min )

See what today's best CD rates are in every term and how they compare to the previous day's top rates. We track daily CD rates from more than 200 banks and credit unions.  ( 18 min )

Discover the size of the global oil export market and its contribution to global GDP. Learn more about the biggest oil exporters in the world today.  ( 24 min )

U.S. equities rallied on Friday, July 28, 2023 after a report showing inflation cooled in June, and the S&P 500 rose 1%.  ( 17 min )

Biogen said it was buying Reata Pharmaceuticals for $7.3 billion, expanding its rare disease treatment portfolio.  ( 16 min )

Ford Motor Company shares tumbled as the carmaker warned that EV adoption is proving slower than anticipated, and hundreds of thousands of its popular F-150 trucks were recalled.  ( 17 min )

Find out how the largest speculative attempt to corner the market went awry.  ( 20 min )

Explore the differences between the market price and net asset value of an exchange-traded fund (ETF). Learn more about the factors that affect each.  ( 22 min )

The Index of Consumer Sentiment jumped 11% from June to July, hitting its highest since October 2021.  ( 17 min )

The demise of cable TV has been written about for many years but cable continues to hang on. This article discussed why cable is faced with these issues.  ( 18 min )

"Buy now, pay later" allows consumers to make purchases with short-term loans. Learn how "buy now, pay later" compares to layaway installment plans.  ( 24 min )

A Section 1031 "like-kind" exchange may be the answer if you are looking to sell your investment property and avoid costly capital gains taxes.  ( 26 min )

Need to know the difference between real estate tax and property tax? These terms seem the same and may be used interchangeably but they differ  ( 22 min )

Wages and salaries for private-sector workers grew 1% in the second quarter of 2023, the smallest increase since the second quarter of 2021.  ( 18 min )

A reverse mortgage can be a lifeline or a hazard to a homeowner's financial security.  ( 19 min )

Markets bounced back at midday on Friday, July 28, 2023 from yesterday's selloff and were heading for a winning week on the latest report showing inflation easing.  ( 16 min )

Procter & Gamble exceeded earnings and revenue estimates on higher prices, though the company warned macroeconomic challenges could impact its fiscal 2024 results.  ( 16 min )

A savings account is an essential part of your financial toolbox. Learn about Ally Bank savings accounts and their rates and decide if they are a fit for you.  ( 21 min )

Mortgage rates rebounded yesterday, continuing a recent pattern of up and down movements within the lower-7% range. But all jumbo loan averages held steady for a second day.  ( 21 min )

Exxon Mobil became the latest big energy company to post sinking profit and sales because of lower oil and gas prices.  ( 16 min )

A subprime mortgage—now known as nonprime mortgages—is a type of loan granted to those who would not be able to qualify for conventional home mortgages.  ( 25 min )

AstraZeneca's shares rose on Friday after it announced the purchase of Pfizer's rare disease portfolio for up to $1 billion and reported better-than-expected financial results on strong sales of its cancer drugs.  ( 17 min )

Barclays doesn’t offer many CD options, but it does offer competitive rates for certain terms. See Barclays’ CD rates, terms, and features to see if it’s the right fit for your savings.  ( 19 min )

Find out how the Kohl's credit card works and how shoppers can generate bigger savings throughout the year as a Kohl's cardholder.  ( 23 min )

If you have permanent life insurance, more of your insurance premium goes to cash value in the early years of your policy. Find out how cash value increases over time.  ( 24 min )

Consumer prices, as measured by the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index, rose 3% in June from a year ago, down from an annual rate of 3.8% in May, and the lowest since March 2021.  ( 17 min )

A public bank is owned by the government and focuses on financing public policy goals to meet unique community needs. Learn more about public banks in the U.S.  ( 24 min )

If you have federal student loans, you have several repayment options. An IDR plan allows you to make payments based on your income and family size, ensuring you pay what you can afford.  ( 22 min )

Forex traders can see substantial benefits from capital gains in the form of a small pip profit over time, but with considerable leverage, a single pip can result in a hefty return.  ( 22 min )

Intel shares jumped after the chipmaker reported higher-than-expected revenue on strong PC sales and shares of Ford fell after the automaker revealed slow EV adoption in its earnings report. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 18 min )

A surprise earnings beat for Intel gave investors hope that the chipmaker can mount a recovery after two quarters of losses.  ( 18 min )

Learn more about how the income and substitution effects operate in economics and how to separate either of these while calculating the price effect.  ( 22 min )

De adviesprijs voor een liter Euro95 is vrijdag richting de 2,20 euro gegaan. Dat is bijna 20 cent meer dan aan het begin van deze maand.  ( 4 min )

Supermarktketens Nettorama en Boni gaan samen verder. Dat hebben de bedrijven vandaag aan hun medewerkers verteld. De twee ketens gaan verder onder de naam Nettorama, de naam Boni zal geleidelijk verdwijnen.  ( 4 min )

Crypto.com heeft een registratie bij De Nederlandse Bank gekregen, omdat het aantoonde aan de antiwitwaseisen van de toezichthouder te voldoen. De vergunning is noodzakelijk voor de cryptobeurs om in Nederland zaken te doen.  ( 3 min )

De adviesprijs voor een liter Euro95 is vrijdag richting de 2,20 euro gegaan. Dat is bijna 20 cent meer dan aan het begin van deze maand.  ( 3 min )

De inflatie in Duitsland en Frankrijk is in juli iets afgenomen. Dat betekent dat de prijzen minder sterk zijn gestegen. Maar in dit tempo duurt het nog even voordat de inflatie in die landen op de gewenste 2 procent zit.  ( 3 min )

Crypto.com heeft een registratie bij De Nederlandse Bank gekregen, omdat het aantoonde aan de antiwitwaseisen van de toezichthouder te voldoen. De vergunning is noodzakelijk voor de cryptobeurs om in Nederland zaken te doen.  ( 3 min )

Toen Instagram met een alternatief kwam voor Twitter openden binnen een week 100 miljoen mensen een account. Maar ruim de helft van hen gebruikt de dienst al niet meer, zei Meta-directeur Mark Zuckerberg donderdag in een bijeenkomst met werknemers.  ( 4 min )

Supermarktketens Nettorama en Boni gaan samen verder. Dat hebben de bedrijven vandaag aan hun medewerkers verteld. De twee ketens gaan verder onder de naam Nettorama, de naam Boni zal geleidelijk verdwijnen.  ( 3 min )

WhatsApp brengt een nieuwe functie uit die gebruikers snel laat reageren met een videobericht. Dat gaat volgens de makers op dezelfde manier als bij een spraakbericht, maar dan met beeld.  ( 3 min )

Het bedrijf Tupperware is in een week tijd ruim drie keer zoveel geld waard geworden. Beleggers hebben opeens veel hoop op een ommekeer bij het bedrijf dat in de afgelopen jaren steeds minder Tupperware-bakjes verkocht.  ( 3 min )

De Franse economie is in het tweede kwartaal onverwacht hard gegroeid. Het bruto binnenlands product (bbp) groeide met 0,5 procent. Dit kwam vooral doordat de export steeg en bedrijven meer produceerden.  ( 3 min )

KLM zag zijn inkomsten de afgelopen maanden groeien door hogere prijzen en doordat passagiers vaker voor luxere zitplaatsen kozen. Daarmee compenseerde het bedrijf de schade van het schrappen van Transavia-vluchten.  ( 4 min )

IKEA bestaat vrijdag 80 jaar en is alweer 45 jaar aanwezig in ons land. Het Zweedse woonwarenhuis blijft door het unieke assortiment mateloos populair. Het is dan ook een ijzersterk merk, zeggen deskundigen.  ( 3 min )

SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Brazilian miner Vale said on Thursday it reached two separate agreements to sell a 13% stake in its base metals business for $3.4 billion, aiming to boost its copper and nickel output. The sale is part of Vale's strategy to unlock more value from its nickel and copper assets, given expectations for soaring demand for the metals from the electric vehicle market. A joint venture formed by Saudi Arabian Mining Co (Ma'aden) and the country's Public Investment Fund (PIF) will acquire 10% of Vale's base metal unit, while U.S. investment firm Engine No. 1 will acquire 3%.  ( 7 min )

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The bank hasn't explained why person-to-person payments, bill processing and account-transfer services went down for parts of two days this week. But observers suspect glitches in its legacy systems could occur at other financial institutions and increasingly affect real-time payment networks.  ( 10 min )

Faced with skyrocketing housing prices and rising interest rates, homeowners are searching for home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) at record rates, according to an analysis of Google search data. Searches for “HELOC” skyrocketed 305% so far this year, according to the analysis commissioned by California-based luxury real estate firm RubyHome. “Homeowners that bought a few years ago at lower prices and lower interest rates can feel trapped,” RubyHome CEO Tony Mariotti. “If they’ve considered buy  ( 6 min )

Over the past few months, the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector has experienced a great deal of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity. The M&A deals are motivated by various reasons, such as to expand market share, diversify products or services, increase revenue or earnings and reduce competition. Ideally, the benefits of M&As should go directly to shareholders of the merging companies. But sometimes shareholders of the acquiring company may balk at the deal, thinking the company is pa  ( 10 min )

T-Mobile CEO says his telecom is just getting started on the outperformance of investor expectations.  ( 8 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- It didn’t take much to scare American investors who’ve been pushing risk assets higher for the better part of a year.Most Read from BloombergSubway Offers Free Sandwiches That Come With a Lifetime CommitmentLargest US Grid Declares Emergency Alert For July 27US 10-Year Yield Hits 4% as BOJ Worry Lifts Yen: Markets WrapFed Raises Interest Rates to 22-Year High, Leaves Door Open for MoreUS Growth Accelerates to 2.4% on Resilient Consumers, CompaniesNews that Japanese policy makers a  ( 32 min )

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See what today's best CD rates are in every term and how they compare to the previous day's top rates. We track daily CD rates from more than 200 banks and credit unions.  ( 20 min )

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BlackRock Inc. Co-Founder and CEO Larry Fink wants to "democratize" Bitcoin through a spot trading Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) Fink filed an application for the spot Bitcoin ETF on June 15 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The application was rejected due to concerns regarding market manipulation. "We believe we have a responsibility to democratize investing. We've done a great job, and the role of ETFs in the world is transforming investing. And we're only at the beginni  ( 9 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Intel Corp. shares gained after the chipmaker gave a bullish revenue forecast for the current period, indicating that demand for computer components is improving and a long-awaited comeback may be underway.Most Read from BloombergSubway Offers Free Sandwiches That Come With a Lifetime CommitmentFed Raises Interest Rates to 22-Year High, Leaves Door Open for MorePowell Has Stopped Handing Gifts to Wall Street on Fed DayUS Growth Accelerates to 2.4% on Resilient Consumers, Companies  ( 8 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Intel Corp. shares gained after the chipmaker gave a bullish revenue forecast for the current period, indicating that demand for computer components is improving.Most Read from BloombergSubway Offers Free Sandwiches That Come With a Lifetime CommitmentFed Raises Interest Rates to 22-Year High, Leaves Door Open for MorePowell Has Stopped Handing Gifts to Wall Street on Fed DayUS Growth Accelerates to 2.4% on Resilient Consumers, CompaniesLargest US Grid Declares Emergency Alert For  ( 7 min )

Chip maker had recorded two consecutive quarters of record losses  ( 26 min )

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(Reuters) -Ford Motor Chief Executive Jim Farley on Thursday outlined a significant change in the automaker's product strategy, slowing the ramp-up of money-losing EVs, shifting investment to Ford's commercial vehicle unit and citing plans to quadruple sales of gas electric hybrids over the next five years. He described the company's high-margin Ford Pro commercial business as a "powerhouse" and said the company now expects to launch more gas-electric hybrids. Ford plans to quadruple sales of gas-electric hybrids in the next five years, as it struggles to reduce the cost of its money-losing first-generation battery electric vehicles, executives said.  ( 8 min )

Ford stock is higher after hours after the automaker reported strong second quarter earnings and also upped its full-year profit forecast, though it did project steeper annual losses in its EV division.  ( 8 min )

Stocks erased gains Thursday, even as hopes built that the Federal Reserve is done hiking rates this year.  ( 7 min )